Job Title: Purchasing Manager
Company: Lonestar Industrial Supply
Location: Texas
Job Type: Full-time
EEO Class: First/mid-level officials and managers
VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Lonestar Industrial Supply is a dynamic and rapidly growing organization. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Purchasing Manager to manage all aspects of purchasing to support organizational operations efficiently and cost-effectively.
Responsibilities:
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Establish and implement purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices.
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Monitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.
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Direct procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints.
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Identify and source new suppliers and vendors.
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Manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity, and reliability.
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Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
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Establish and update an approved vendor/supplier database.
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Develop, negotiate, and administer purchasing agreements and contracts with suppliers in support of organizational requirements.
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Evaluate contracts to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies.
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Monitor supplier and vendor compliance with contractual agreements.
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Measure and manage the vendor and supplier cost, quality, and delivery performance.
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Oversee supplier compliance with internal quality standards and external regulations.
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Troubleshoot cost, quality, and delivery concerns.
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Manage risk relating to quality, cost, delivery, and supply of purchases.
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Introduce performance improvement measures for suppliers and vendors.
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Work with relevant departments to manage inventory requirements.
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Facilitate timely placement of purchase orders.
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Review purchase orders for proper authorization and compliance with organizational policy and procedures.
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Develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts.
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Monitor and reduce purchase variances to meet profit objectives.
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Produce regular reports on purchase commitments, costs, and delivery performance.
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Oversee the operations and daily activities of the purchasing department.
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Manage performance, development, and motivate purchasing staff.
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Direct continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditions.
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Additional business needs assigned by Operations Manager
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Maintains knowledge of trends, prices, buyers, and delivery conditions to anticipate future material availability; directs purchasing programs accordingly.
Requirements:
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Proven negotiation skills.
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Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
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Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and ethics when dealing with vendors, co-workers, and customers.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field with coursework in purchasing and/or inventory control management, preferred.
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Experience in purchasing and procurement.
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Working knowledge of project management principles and practices.
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high competency level in MS Office applications & Eclipse ERP preferred.
Physical Requirements:
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Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
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Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
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May be asked to travel to visit vendors or different company locations.
Benefits
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Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
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401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
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Paid Time Off
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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.