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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) · 23 hours ago

Manager, Purchasing

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. The Purchasing Manager leads procurement operations, develops strategies, manages supplier relationships, and ensures compliance with policies to drive procurement excellence.

EnergyMarine TransportationNon ProfitRenewable EnergyShipping

Responsibilities

Manage and mentor Buyers by providing training, coaching, and feedback while fostering team collaboration to improve workflows, compliance, and vendor partnerships

Develop and implement procurement strategies and cross-functional process improvements to standardize practices, optimize workflows using ERP data, and achieve organizational objectives and cost savings

Manage supplier relationships by overseeing compliance and profile accuracy, leading negotiations for critical goods and services, and resolving escalated delivery or payment conflicts

Ensure the Purchasing team's effective use of ERP systems, collaborating with system administrators to enhance automation features and using analytics tools to monitor procurement KPIs, supplier performance metrics, and cycle times

Ensure procurement compliance with policies and regulations, while monitoring and reporting KPIs and performance trends to senior management to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across departments to address purchasing needs, resolve escalated issues, and ensure procurement objectives remain aligned with business goals

Standardize procurement practices across the organization by implementing best practices that enhance efficiency, compliance, and risk management

Qualification

Oracle Fusion ProcurementProcurement strategiesVendor managementData analysisTeam managementNegotiation skillsAnalytical thinkingProcess optimizationCommunication skills

Required

Requires 7 years of procurement/purchasing experience, including 3+ years managing procurement teams

Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Procurement System or similar ERP is required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field is required

Strong leadership and team management skills, including mentoring and performance management

Deep understanding of ERP procurement modules (e.g., Oracle Fusion), including Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Supplier Management, and Reporting

Knowledge of strategic sourcing principles, vendor management, and purchasing cycle workflows

Proficiency in analyzing procurement data, generating insights, and driving cost reductions

Excellent communication skills for collaborating with team members, internal stakeholders, and suppliers

Ability to resolve high-level procurement issues such as supplier conflicts and payment discrepancies

Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management skills

Ability to standardize and optimize procurement processes within automated systems

Analytical and strategic thinking to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings

Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System

Benefits

Medical insurance (PPO and HD)

Dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Savings Account (FSA)

Life insurance

Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Disability leave programs

Parental leave program

Paid holidays

Paid vacation time

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

401K plan with a generous company match

Company

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

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Since its founding in 1862, ABS has been committed to setting standards for safety and excellence as one of the world’s leading ship classification organizations.

Founded in 1862

Houston, Texas, USA

5001-10000 employees