Purchasing Manager - Houston Texas

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Houston, Texas
Posted On: 05/17/2024

Orion Talent, a customer-centric company focused on helping people discover meaningful careers and businesses grow by finding, delivering, and engaging the best talent around the world, is currently recruiting for a Purchasing Manager position with one of the fastest growing independent pipe fabrication and distribution companies in America.

Position Details
Location: Houston, TX
Compensation: $70K-$85K
Shift: M-F 7:30a-4:30p
Travel: Some travel may be required
Benefits: Robust benefits package

Position Description
As Purchasing Manager, you will oversee and direct the activities of the purchasing department. Responsibilities will include:
--- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiate terms and agreements, and evaluate supplier performance to ensure quality, reliability, and favorable terms.
--- Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with business goals and industry best practices.
--- Identify, evaluate, and select potential suppliers, source new products or services, and assess market trends to make informed procurement decisions.
--- Collaborate with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.
--- Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
--- Draft, explain, implement instruction, policies/procedures for purchasing/contract management.
--- Maintain and/or implement purchasing and recordkeeping systems.
--- Act as the company's representative in negotiations with suppliers.
--- Coordinate removal or disposal of surplus materials and administer the departmental budget.

Position Requirements
--- Bachelor's in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (preferred).
--- Proven experience as a Purchasing Specialist, Procurement Officer, or in a similar role.
--- In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
--- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
--- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
--- Proficiency in procurement software and tools. More...

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