Purchasing Manager

2 weeks ago

Houston, United States Powell Industries Full time

Purchasing Manager Powell Electrical Systems, Inc. is an engineered-to-order (ETO) and configured-to-order (CTO) business. The Purchasing Manager is responsible to: Hire and develop a team of buying professionals. Procure materials and services for the business when required. Control and develop a mature supply chain (including alternative actions). Manage and drive cost reduction opportunities within the supply chain. Negotiate cost reductions and implementation of contracts with suppliers. Define the sourcing strategy to ensure the continuity of supply of materials to meet production plans. Implementation of effective logistics models relative to the supply of materials. The Purchasing Manager will manage a staff of buyers to achieve assigned strategic initiatives for purchasing and/or the business. The Purchasing Manager will play an active role in the solicitation, evaluation and negotiation of material and/or service agreements. Position Summary: Ensure adherence to Powell safety and security rules by the Procurement staff and Powell suppliers and visitors. Develop and manage a professional Procurement staff. Ensure we hire individuals who will meet or exceed job specifications. Assign objectives and measurable goals for each staff member that in total deliver the required results for the Procurement organization and the business. Ensure the Procurement staff is trained properly to execute all actions required to ensure material availability when required, material accuracy and material cost optimization. Monitor and measure KPIs critical to Procurement at Powell., inclusive of suppliers quality issues, and delivery performance. Monitor and measure KPIs critical to making improvement to material availability and material cost. Develop short and long term sourcing strategies for purchased materials and services utilized within the business; focused on optimizing value added improvement within the business and its supply base. Work with Strategic Sourcing on developing broader sourcing strategies and initiatives. Measure and monitor to ensure the working capital goals of the business are achieved. Drive value-engineering efforts based on knowledge of the Business and the materials and services used, the cost drivers of those materials and services, and the potential of using alternatives to those materials and services. Develop and implement processes that eliminate excess and/or obsolete purchased material inventory within the Business. Approve purchase orders of an amount within the limits of the Powell Delegation of Authority without additional approvals. Proactively advance professional knowledge and education. Perform other related duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in an ETO business Minimum 10 years of procurement experience, with 3-5 years in a leadership position *Must know how to navigate in an ERP system and be knowledgeable of various material replenishment options. Demonstrated managerial/leadership effectiveness Demonstrated analytical and root cause determination skills Excellent interpersonal relationship skills Strong demonstrated oral and written communication skills Strong computer skills Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products Perform other related duties as assigned Travel may be required

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