SMR · 14 hours ago
Purchasing Manager
Austin, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSMR is the largest privately held recycling and organics service provider in the U.S., operating over 30 facilities. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing the complete procurement lifecycle, leading process improvements, and developing data-driven reports to support operational and financial decision-making.
Waste Treatment and Disposal
Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier and vendor relationships to support long‑term sourcing strategy. Source alternate suppliers and materials as needed
Develop and maintain supplier relationships
Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and pricing
Establish and monitor procurement KPIs, including supplier performance, on time delivery, pricing accuracy, and cost saving targets
Maintain purchasing records and procurement performance metrics
Generate analytical reports that support decision-making and help forecast purchasing needs
Prepare and process purchase orders, ensuring proper specifications, pricing accuracy, documentation, and approvals
Monitor order status, track deliveries, and ensure timely fulfillment of material requirements
Investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies, pricing issues, and vendor billing errors in coordination with Accounts Payable
Provide purchasing planning information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing trends
Analyze spending trends, generate analytical and forecasting reports, and provide data‑driven purchasing insights
Use reporting and BI tools to build dashboards, monitor KPIs, and support strategic decision making
Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process automation and system enhancements to streamline procurement workflows
Implement cost‑control measures and track the effectiveness of savings initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3 or more years of purchasing experience in manufacturing, logistics, or a related industry
Associate's degree or higher preferred
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret purchasing, cost, and financial data
Accounting knowledge, including experience with invoices, pricing validation, and financial documentation
High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills
Solid understanding of purchasing procedures, compliance requirements, and vendor management best practices
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, (i.e. Excel, Business Central)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, proactively solve problems, and make data-driven decisions
Up to 10% travel required
Preferred
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated negotiation abilities
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Experience navigating complex vendor relationships and purchasing environments
Company
SMR
SMR operates Materials Recovery Facilities in Brooklyn, NY and Jersey City, NJ, processing residential recyclables from all of New York City and some New Jersey municipalities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase