Procurement Manager

Panelmatic•Conroe, TX

10d

About The Position

Panelmatic is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to work with supply chain and manufacturing teams in support of lean inventory and procurement strategies for purchased materials. The Corporate Procurement Manager ensures purchased materials, goods, and services are available in a timely manner to support business needs and the master production schedule. The position maintains key relationships with stakeholders in manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and plant management, as well as customers outside the organization.

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

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, and LTD coverage.
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.
Paid personal and professional development.
PTO and paid holidays.
Career advancement opportunities.
Competitive wages.
Family-friendly environment.