Purchasing Manager - Houston - Powell

    Powell
    Powell Houston

    1 day ago

    Description

    Job Description

    About Powell

    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. This position does not allow for sponsorship or relocation support.

    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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    About Us

    In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications

    Powell's culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.

    Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.

    EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

    If you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.

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