Improved Piping Products, Inc. (IPP) · 2 days ago
Purchasing Manager
Corporate Office/Warehouse - San Antonio, TX 78218
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expImproved Piping Products, Inc. (IPP) is seeking a Purchasing Manager responsible for managing supply and demand, as well as planning and forecasting for finished goods and raw materials. The role involves sourcing products, maintaining vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with import/export regulations.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for sourcing and procuring products from domestic and international markets, including the United States, China, and India. Occasional travel to China may be required
Maintain positive vendor relationships, screen/evaluate factories, and establish appropriate performance metrics
Effectively negotiate pricing, contractual terms, and service agreements with vendors to secure the most cost-efficient structures, accelerate lead times, and mitigate operational and financial risks. Drive strategic sourcing initiatives that optimize value while maintaining quality and compliance standards
Evaluate market conditions, sales trends, inventory movement, safety stock levels, vendor delivery performance, lead times, reporting, and customer ordering metrics to determine optimal levels and flow of inventory
Work with planner(s) to support an effective balance of inventory that prevents lost sales due to stock-outs, but assures acceptable turns, while minimizing risk of overstock
Manage supply chain planning staff in assuring purchases, production schedules, purchase order maintenance, date maintenance, pricing, and inventory transfer activities are accurate and timely
Communicate frequently with sales, IT, accounting, manufacturing, QA, and sourcing to ensure all coordination and needs through planning are being handled effectively
Support effective management of import and export logistics activities. Coordinate to ensure effective negotiation of optimal freight rates and service levels
Ensure compliance with customs rules, regulations, and documentation
Schedule/Track raw material levels in support of domestic and overseas manufacturing
Manage availability/arrival dates information as updates are received
Coordinate price and delivery requests for quotes for MRO materials with all departments
Work with all external service providers to maintain accurate lead times and deliveries to customers as well as proper invoicing of all shipments
Lead by example and ensure a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement
Abide by IPP’s safety and Health Policies and Procedures including wearing proper PPE and maintaining a safe work environment
Complete other projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Operations Management, or related field, and five years of management experience in an operations capacity within a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of ERP systems with an emphasis on order management, purchasing management, and MRP functionality
Vendor management background
Skilled in use of MS Office Suite applications
Able to effectively analyze and organize sales, production, and inventory data to make effective decisions
Proven experience in sourcing raw materials and/or finished goods domestically and in foreign locations
Ability to effectively manage strong vendor alliances and effectively negotiate on multiple levels
A proven leader, team player and motivator
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and deliver within required deadlines
Work requires professional written and verbal communication, group presentation skills, and interpersonal skills
Strong computer skills to work with MS Office Suite and reports including intermediate to advanced skills with Excel
Strong organizational skills to multi-task, prioritize, and maintain an eye for detail
Knowledge of production/manufacturing lifecycles and capacity planning
Understanding of principles of purchasing management
Understanding of interdependencies within supply chain
Experience with ERP software, SAP by design highly desired
Preferred
Experience with SAP By Design is highly desired
APICS Certification is a plus
Company
Improved Piping Products, Inc. (IPP)
Improved Piping Products is a plastic company that manufactures steel and plastic pipe fittings.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeffrey Brust
Chief Financial Officer
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