Procurement Manager

Airtron•Austin, TX

19h

About The Position

Job Description: Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Determines material requirements and coordinates the efficient movement of materials to Division operations Coordinates with other departments to ensure the timely flow of materials within an established timeframe Responsible for min/max inventory levels according to the season, usage trends and product availability Works on distributor and manufacturer accountability, while maintaining an open and transparent relationship Develops and maintains inventory templates for warehouse and other purchasing team members Ensures purchase orders requirements have been met Oversees preparation of purchase orders Oversees monthly inventory counts Performs vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reduce costs and boost efficiency Monitors vendor performance, making recommendations to improve vendor performance as needed Works with warehouse staff to reconcile receiving discrepancies Collaborates with other departments as needed Keeps Senior Management informed of activities and progress toward goals & objectives Establishes effective reporting and communication with designated team to ensure that they are appropriately informed of management expectations, polices, procedures and programs Completes required reports, accounting records and related documents promptly and accurately Effectively supervises purchasing team, ensuring staff are trained for optimal performance Leads and develops the purchasing team; maintains appropriate staffing levels Ensures that employees attend all required training Continually searches for ways to improve results and effectiveness Provides regular performance updates and recommendations to senior management Provides leadership to designated teams through effective objective setting, delegation, and communication based on direction from senior management Addresses issues of concern related to performance providing constructive and ongoing feedback and consequences if performance remains below standards Follows all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety Other duties as assigned

Requirements

3-5 years of purchasing management experience
3-5 years’ experience leading successful, productive teams
High school diploma or GED
Intermediate computer skills and able to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Ability to manage projects and resources
Must be able to communicate in English effectively, both verbally and in writing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Valid driver's license required
Ability to work overtime with little notice; weekend hours may occasionally be required.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of purchasing management experience within a construction/HVAC environment
Leadership skills and effective leadership behaviors
Customer service mindset with both internal and external customers
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong work ethic
Capable of making good judgments/decisions
Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills, with all levels of the organization
Able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
Ability to build positive relationships with customers, both internal and external
Proactive mindset
Safety mindset and acceptance of a safety culture

Responsibilities

Determines material requirements and coordinates the efficient movement of materials to Division operations
Coordinates with other departments to ensure the timely flow of materials within an established timeframe
Responsible for min/max inventory levels according to the season, usage trends and product availability
Works on distributor and manufacturer accountability, while maintaining an open and transparent relationship
Develops and maintains inventory templates for warehouse and other purchasing team members
Ensures purchase orders requirements have been met
Oversees preparation of purchase orders
Oversees monthly inventory counts
Performs vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reduce costs and boost efficiency
Monitors vendor performance, making recommendations to improve vendor performance as needed
Works with warehouse staff to reconcile receiving discrepancies
Collaborates with other departments as needed
Keeps Senior Management informed of activities and progress toward goals & objectives
Establishes effective reporting and communication with designated team to ensure that they are appropriately informed of management expectations, polices, procedures and programs
Completes required reports, accounting records and related documents promptly and accurately
Effectively supervises purchasing team, ensuring staff are trained for optimal performance
Leads and develops the purchasing team; maintains appropriate staffing levels
Ensures that employees attend all required training
Continually searches for ways to improve results and effectiveness
Provides regular performance updates and recommendations to senior management
Provides leadership to designated teams through effective objective setting, delegation, and communication based on direction from senior management
Addresses issues of concern related to performance providing constructive and ongoing feedback and consequences if performance remains below standards
Follows all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety
Other duties as assigned