Procurement and Materials Manager - Houston, TX at Konecranes

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Aptitude, Organizational Skills, Management Skills, Independent Work, Time Prioritization, English Communication, People Skills, PC Skills, MS Windows, MS Outlook, MS Excel, SAP/ERP System, Technical Drawings, Bills of Materials, Commercial Contracts, Logistics Concepts

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Company Description At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work. Job Description JOB POSITION SUMMARY The role of Procurement and Materials Manager is to manage the material deliveries and purchasing within established project budget, scope, and schedule. A Material Manager acts as primary interface between the Konecranes project team and material suppliers (internal and external) for project related materials. Our sustainability and competitiveness strongly rely on the ability to track costs and keep (or fall below) the budgets. It is critical open dialog occurs between Material Management, Engineering, Project Management and Production to solve any issues and provide feedback. The Procurement and Materials Manager role is similar to a Project Engineer with the added responsibilities of sourcing and procurement. The position is a natural steppingstone into Project Management. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: · Responsible for taking inputs from Project Management (Schedule and budget) as well as engineering (technical specifications and material requirements / BOM’s) and converting the requisitions into tangible Purchase Orders. · Negotiate with suppliers and vendors as needed and ensure the correct materials are delivered to the needed locations as planned by the Project. · Operates as a critical junction on a project team to ensure a successful on-time and on-budget project. Continuous responsibility to communicate project Material status to management (ability to execute projects is heavily influenced by material availability). · Finalize and Maintain Project Bill of Material to support project delivery schedule and scope. · On-time and on-budget Project specific purchasing. · Compare purchases to budgets and communicate deviations with the Project as needed. · Problem solve delivery or cost issues with suppliers. · Ensure project materials are extended and maintained and the project’s manufacturing Bill of Materials are up to date in Teamcenter and SAP systems. · Provide management with Key Information as requested on price developments and feedback from the market/suppliers. · Participate in Supplier on-boarding and visits as needed. · Sole point of contact between Konecranes and the suppliers / vendors for project related purchases. · Vendor Non-conformance management. · Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: · Must demonstrate Technical Aptitude. · Good general organizational and management skills. · Ability to work independently and manage and prioritize own use of time. · Exceptional English communication skills are required. · Must demonstrate good “people” skills. · General PC skills, MS Windows, MS Outlook, MS Excel Required. SAP/ERP system experience a large plus. · Ability to read and understand technical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOM’s) and commercial contracts. · Ability to understand delivery scopes and logistics concepts is required. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: · Associates or higher degree preferred but not required. · 5+ years’ experience working within a procurement role required, working with commodity based buying and one-off quantities: Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, or similar experience. · Commercial and Purchasing experience can be considered if technical ability can be demonstrated. Additional Information What we offer: Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more! Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks. Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category. Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency. Job Category: Please select Employee Group: Employee Employment Type: Undefined term Full-time/part-time position: Full-time Workplace Type: Hybrid

Responsibilities

The Procurement and Materials Manager is responsible for managing material deliveries and purchasing within established project budgets, scope, and schedules, acting as the primary interface between the project team and material suppliers. This role requires continuous communication with Material Management, Engineering, and Production to solve issues, track costs, and ensure on-time, on-budget project execution.