Date Posted: 5/2/2024 8:00:00 AM
City, State: Houston, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Salary (USD): $70,000 - $85,000
Description
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.
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