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Powell · 4 days ago

Purchasing Manager - Service

Greater Houston

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Powell Electrical Systems, Inc. is an engineered-to-order and configured-to-order business. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing a team of buyers, procuring materials and services, and developing sourcing strategies to ensure material availability and cost optimization.

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Annette Brooks, MBS, PHR

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Procurement experienceERP (Oracle) navigationLeadership effectivenessSupply Chain degreeAnalytical skillsComputer skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills