Purchasing Manager at Lonestar Electric Supply

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Negotiation, Vendor Management, Procurement, Contract Administration, Budgeting, Inventory Control, Strategic Sourcing, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management, MS Office, Eclipse ERP

Industry

Wholesale

Description

Description VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY Lonestar Industrial Solutions 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: 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.

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Responsibilities

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for establishing purchasing policies, sourcing new suppliers, and managing vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective operations. They oversee the purchasing department's daily activities, manage budgets, and monitor supplier compliance with quality and delivery standards.