Procurement Manager

Description

Fueling Success in this Role:

VP Racing is seeking a full-time Procurement Manager at our Corporate Headquarters in San Antonio, Texas. Our Procurement Manager will lead our purchasing operations and supply chain strategy. In this role, you'll own end-to-end procurement - from developing sourcing strategies and negotiating vendor contracts to managing inventory levels, processing purchase orders, and ensuring chemical compliance. You'll work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to forecast demand, control costs, and maintain supply continuity for our fuel and chemical product lines.
 

What you’ll do:

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies aligned with business needs
• Source, evaluate, and manage relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Negotiate contracts and close deals with optimal terms
• Forecast inventory levels and manage supply against sales and production demand
• Process purchase orders, develop bids/proposals, and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Perform cost analysis, scenario planning, and market benchmarking
• Assess and mitigate supply and inventory risks
• Ensure chemical compliance and supply continuity
• Develop and implement quality assurance/quality control measures
• Support regulatory reporting requirements
• Track and report key procurement metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• Manage procurement budgets and control costs across all purchases

Why Should You Join Our Team?

At VP Racing, we don’t just create high-performance fuels - we create high-performance careers. Based in San Antonio, Texas, we are a global leader in race fuels (land, sea, & air), performance chemicals, and branded retail products. Our work environment is built for those who thrive on innovation, precision, and speed, offering a dynamic workplace where passion drives everything we do. We invest in our people and provide real opportunities for professional growth.

We hire people based on potential, not just experience, and believe in building a team that’s diverse, driven, and ready to push limits. At VP, we work hard and play hard, innovate boldly, and foster a fun, collaborative culture where teamwork fuels success.

High-Octane Rewards:

We offer a competitive salary for our Procurement Manager, based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and future. Our benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a full suite of supplemental insurance options, and a robust 401(k) plan with a company match to help you build a secure retirement. We offer paid time off, so you have the flexibility to recharge and refuel. You'll enjoy a down-to-earth, casual work environment, along with a positive, team-oriented culture built on innovation, inclusion, and long-term success. Join us and be part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and a desire to win!

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Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must be extremely organized and able to manage the logistics of multiple duties with professionalism and strong communication skills. In addition, strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment is critical for success in the role, as are high levels of accuracy, timeliness and dependability. We are looking for someone who can establish and maintain effective working relationships within the organization, work effectively with all levels of employees and management, and assist in providing solutions to challenges that arise. If this describes you and you meet the following requirements, we would be happy to speak with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in  Supply Chain Management or Logistics, or Business Administration related field; AND at least five (5) years of supply chain, logistics, or chemical sales/purchasing experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience in quality assurance/quality control and general chemistry is preferred.
• Experience in working with multiple discipline projects. 
• NetSuite experience (Preferred)

About the Company:

VP Racing is best known as a world leader in racing and performance fluids, powering champions in virtually every form of motorsport on land, sea, and air since 1975. VP also sells a full line of consumer products, including ethanol-free fuels and oils for 2- and 4-cycle outdoor power equipment, automotive lubricants, additives, coolants, and accessories through national home improvement, automotive parts, and online retailers. The company also offers a program to independent operators of convenience stores and gas stations, car wash, quick lube, and marinas to brand as VP Racing and resell the company’s full range of automotive performance and small engine fuel products.