Procurement Manager

Panelmatic•Conroe, TX

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About The Position

Panelmatic is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to work with supply chain and manufacturing in support of lean inventory and procurement strategies for purchased material. The Corporate Procurement Manager ensures that purchased materials, goods, and services are available in time to support planned business needs and the master production schedule. The role maintains key relationships with stakeholders in manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and plant management, as well as customers outside the organization. The Procurement Manager oversees buying, planning, and inventory management; develops and implements strategies to improve materials department operations; and uses metrics and root-cause problem solving to communicate challenges and improve processes. The role advises functional groups on materials and inventory decisions, manages inventory controls and ordering processes, and hires, trains, develops, and evaluates staff. It also ensures regulatory compliance and interfaces with customers to establish relationships, build confidence, and resolve issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five or more years of experience in Materials Management.
Five or more years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
Five or more years of experience using an ERP system to plan and procure material efficiently.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate at various organizational levels.
Demonstrated ability to achieve goals through influence at high levels of an organization.
Experience with material expediting and implementing solutions to short- and long-term supply issues.
Ability to identify employees’ strengths and limitations and provide positive and constructive feedback.
Strong analytical skills.
Experience with risk awareness and mitigation.
Advanced financial acumen.
Demonstrated history of developing and managing KPIs and metrics.
US work authorization without sponsorship.
Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background checks.
Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50 pounds or more.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four or more hours at a time.
Alignment with company core values.

Responsibilities

Oversee buying, planning, and inventory management.
Develop and implement strategies to improve materials department operations.
Ensure seamless communication and feedback with the company sales team and other functional groups.
Engage in root-cause problem solving to drive process improvement.
Own and update metrics to communicate challenges in buying, planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
Provide materials recommendations to other functional groups to support operational excellence.
Oversee and advise on maintaining inventory levels that support on-time delivery while maximizing turns and minimizing carrying costs.
Manage and review profit planning, minimum/maximum level controls, lead times, and other ordering-process factors to ensure inventory levels meet division and corporate expectations.
Hire, train, develop, and evaluate staff.
Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations.
Interface with customers as required, establishing relationships, building confidence, and resolving issues.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA; term life; AD&D; short-term disability; and long-term disability.
Panelmatic pays 100% of the medical premium for employee-only medical coverage.
For other medical coverage levels, Panelmatic pays 80% of the premium and the employee pays 20%.
401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%.
Scholarships and educational reimbursement.
Paid volunteerism and paid personal and professional development.
PTO and paid holidays.
Career advancement opportunities.
Competitive wages.
Family-friendly environment.