Job FunctionsEstablishing and implementing purchasing policies, procedures, and best practicesMonitoring compliance with purchasing policies and proceduresDirecting procurement policies to ensure timely delivery within budget constraintsManaging vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity, and reliabilityDeveloping and maintaining strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendorsEstablishing and updating an approved vendor/supplier databaseNegotiating and administering purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirementsEvaluating contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational policiesMonitoring supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreementsMeasuring and managing the vendor and supplier cost, quality, and delivery performanceOverseeing supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulationsTroubleshooting cost, quality, and delivery concernsManaging risk relating to quality, cost, delivery, and supply of purchasesIntroducing performance improvement measures for suppliers and vendorsWorking with relevant departments to manage inventory requirementsFacilitating timely placement of purchase ordersReviewing purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policy and proceduresDeveloping and managing purchasing budgets and forecastsMonitoring and reducing purchase variances to meet profit objectivesProducing regular reports on purchase commitments, costs, and delivery performanceOverseeing the operations and daily activities of the purchasing departmentManaging performance, development, and motivating purchasing staffDirecting continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions
Job RequirementsBachelor's degree in Business or related field with coursework in purchasing and/or inventory control management, preferredProven negotiation skillsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsAbility to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customersStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience in purchasing and procurementWorking knowledge of project management principles and practicesHigh competency level in MS Office applications & Eclipse ERP preferred
SkillsProven negotiation skillsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsAbility to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customersExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsBachelor's degree in Business or related field with coursework in purchasing and/or inventory control management, preferredExperience in purchasing and procurementWorking knowledge of project management principles and practicesHigh competency level in MS Office applications & Eclipse ERP preferredProven ability to meet deadlinesStrong communication skillsAbility to work well under pressureWillingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing circumstancesPositive attitude towards challenges and setbacksTeam player with a willingness to collaborate and support others
ApplyDescription
Job Title: Purchasing Manager Company: House of ForgingsLocation: TexasJob Type: Full-timeEEO Class: First/mid-level officials and managersVETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLYHouse of Forgings and its subsidiaries are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Purchasing Manager to manage all aspects of purchasing to support organizational operations efficiently and cost-effectively. Responsibilities:
- Establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.
- Direct procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints.
- Identify and source new suppliers and vendors.
- Manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity, and reliability.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
- Establish and update an approved vendor/supplier database.
- Develop, negotiate, and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements.
- Evaluate contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies.
- Monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements.
- Measure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Oversee supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations.
- Troubleshoot cost, quality, and delivery concerns.
- Manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery, and supply of purchases.
- Introduce performance improvement measures for suppliers and vendors.
- Work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements.
- Facilitate timely placement of purchase orders.
- Review purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policy and procedures.
- Develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts.
- Monitor and reduce purchase variances to meet profit objectives.
- Produce regular reports on purchase commitments, costs, and delivery performance.
- Oversee the operations and daily activities of the purchasing department.
- Manage performance, development, and motivate purchasing staff.
- Direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions.
- Additional business needs assigned by Operations Manager
- Maintains knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability; directs purchasing programs accordingly.
Requirements:
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field with coursework in purchasing and/or inventory control management, preferred.
- Experience in purchasing and procurement.
- Working knowledge of project management principles and practices.
- high competency level in MS Office applications & Eclipse ERP preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- May be asked to travel to visit vendors or different company locations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
- Paid Time Off
- Specified Holiday Pay
Disclaimer:This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.
Life at Lonestar Electric Supply
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Encourages veterans to apply2. Rapidly Growing Team3. Timely Delivery of Products to Customers4. Clean and Organized Warehouse Environment5. Excellent Customer Service6. Paid Time Off and Specified Holiday Pay7. Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision Insurance8. 401(k) Retirement Plan with Match9. Passionate about making things happen for vendors and customers10. Emphasizes Safety Management
