Director - Purchasing

Bishop Lifting Products Inc • Houston, TX

49d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Purchasing oversees all purchasing and sourcing activities across Bishop Lifting Products’ branches and business units. This role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that ensure cost-effective purchasing, strong supplier partnerships, and consistent availability of materials, components, and equipment critical to BLP’s rigging, fabrication, service, and product distribution operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on strategic leader with a deep understanding of industrial products, vendor management, and multi-branch supply operations. This person will drive standardization, compliance, and efficiency across the company’s purchasing functions while supporting branch-level operational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field required
• 10+ years of progressive purchasing or supply chain management experience, preferably within the industrial, lifting, rigging, or manufacturing sector.
• Proven success in vendor negotiation, contract management, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Experience managing multi-site procurement operations and standardizing purchasing systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (such as Epicor, SAP, or NetSuite) and advanced Excel/data analysis skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or CPM/CSCP certification highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a company-wide purchasing strategy aligned with operational and financial objectives.
• Lead the transition from decentralized to standardized purchasing processes across all BLP divisions and branches.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to forecast purchasing needs, set cost-reduction goals, and establish performance metrics.
• Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic supplier and vendor relationships to secure high-quality products at competitive pricing.
• Evaluate supplier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives for delivery, quality, and service.
• Oversee contract management, pricing agreements, and vendor compliance with BLP policies and safety standards.
• Partner with operations, sales, fabrication, and service teams to ensure materials and components are available to meet project timelines.
• Develop and enforce standardized purchasing procedures, approval workflows, and documentation controls.
• Manage inventory and lead efforts to optimize stock levels and working capital utilization.
• Leverage technology and ERP systems to streamline purchasing transactions and reporting.
• Lead and mentor purchasing staff across multiple locations, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Provide training and guidance on best practices, supplier management, and compliance standards.
• Support branch managers and regional leaders in implementing purchasing policies and vendor controls.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k)
• Career growth opportunities across Bishop Lifting Products’ expanding network of locations
• A collaborative, safety-focused, and performance-driven work environment
• Hybrid schedule- 3 days a week based out of our Corporate office in Downtown Houston, TX

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees