How to hire a manager, operations and procurement

How to hire a manager, operations and procurement, step by step

Here's a step-by-step manager, operations and procurement hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a manager, operations and procurement job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new manager, operations and procurement
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the manager, operations and procurement you need to hire. Certain manager, operations and procurement roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect manager, operations and procurement also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of manager, operations and procurement salaries for various roles:

   Type of Manager, Operations And Procurement	Description	Hourly rate
   Manager, Operations And Procurement	Purchasing managers plan, direct, and coordinate the buying of materials, products, or services for wholesalers, retailers, or organizations. They oversee the work of procurement-related occupations including buyers and purchasing agents.	$31-75
   Supply Chain Manager	A supply chain manager is an individual who takes responsibility for managing hardware, equipment, and any other logistical details of an organization. Supply chain managers work alongside the external partners for parts and raw material procurement... Show more	$34-66
   Purchasing Manager	A purchasing manager is responsible for organizing and managing products to order or sell. Purchasing managers review product specifications, negotiate pricing details with the vendors, evaluate and choose the best suppliers, and assist purchasing agents... Show more	$33-65

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Supply Chain
   • Procurement Operations
   • Project Management
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Strategic Sourcing
   • Supplier Performance
   • Logistics
   • Category Strategies
   • Purchase Orders
   • P2P
   • Process Improvement
   • Cost Savings
   • Direct Reports
   • Vendor Management

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   Responsibilities:

   • Design and manage the organization s planning team collaborative SharePoint portal enhancing information flow, and security of classify information.
   • Develop and lead national freight and warehousing RFP's.
   • Handle traffic and logistics option by evaluating and fulfilling goods are delivered from supplier to manufacture site in cost effective manner.
   • Recognize as MAS-90/SAGE ERP subject matter expert in maintaining data integrity and approving or de- clining configuration change revisions to ERP.
   • Provide expertise in international trading, logistics and regulations, different cultures and management styles.
   • Process include market analysis, RFP development, competitive analysis, negotiation of pricing, licensing agreement and professional services agreement.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your manager, operations and procurement job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A manager, operations and procurement can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, managers, operations and procurement' average salary in florida is 59% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level managers, operations and procurement 59% less than senior-level managers, operations and procurement.
   • Certifications. A manager, operations and procurement with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a manager, operations and procurement's salary.

   Average manager, operations and procurement salary

   $101,522yearly

   $48.81 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manager, operations and procurement salary

   $65,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

4. Writing a manager, operations and procurement job description

   A good manager, operations and procurement job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a manager, operations and procurement job description:

   Manager, operations and procurement job description example

   Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.
   
   We are looking for highly motivated, performance driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!
   Job Title: Co-op, Procurement
   
   Department: Direct Material Procurement
   
   Manager/Supervisor: Anthony Bellomo
   
   FLSA Status: Non-exempt
   
   Insulet Corporation is an innovative medical device company with the mission of improving the lives of people with diabetes through our revolutionary Omnipod Insulin Management System.
   
   Position Overview:
   The Procurement Co-op will support Insulet's category managers and specialists in the Direct Material Procurement Group. The candidate will work with cross functional teams from Supply Chain, Supplier Management, R&D, Quality and Manufacturing, as well as our suppliers.
   In this position you will have the opportunity to experience international business and manufacturing processes by interfacing with Insulet suppliers and contract manufactures globally.
   An ideal candidate will have the desire to learn about and work in an innovative, fast paced environment in the medical device industry.
   
   Responsibilities:
   The candidate will:
   Purchasing Support All Categories(Tooling & Production) Supply Planning PO support Supplier Management SupportProcurement Spend Data collection Cost Reduction Pipeline support CBOM costing support Process Improvement ProjectsOther tasks and projects as assigned
   
   The candidate is expected to learn on the job about the functionality of our medical device.
   
   Education and Experience:
   Candidates for a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering.Previous Co-op experience or internship.
   Preferred skills and Competencies:
   ERP systems and manufacturing processes experience is desirable Strong communication & organizational skills Ability to prioritize Effectively work independently and collaboratively Outstanding customer service Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint required Minimum GPA of 3.0
   
   **Insulet has implemented a COVID-19 vaccine policy that requires Insulet employees that work on-site to either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to test weekly.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right manager, operations and procurement for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with managers, operations and procurement they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit managers, operations and procurement who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

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   • Post your manager, operations and procurement job on Zippia to find and recruit manager, operations and procurement candidates who meet your exact specifications.
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6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting managers, operations and procurement requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new manager, operations and procurement

   Once you've selected the best manager, operations and procurement candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new manager, operations and procurement first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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