Hydraquip - Purchasing Manager

Employee Owned Holdings•Houston, TX

About The Position

Hydraquip is looking for a candidate who wants to take the next step in their technical career to join our 100% employee-owned company. Hydraquip has four divisions: electric systems, fluid power, service & repair, and fluid conveyance. With offices in Houston, Memphis, Dallas, Tulsa, Denver, and Lafayette, Hydraquip has a broad footprint with many opportunities for growth within the company. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for supervising and leading a team of purchasing associates, ensuring cost-effective purchases and the efficient use of company resources, and optimizing inventory levels to meet customer demand and maximize profitability of the organization.

Requirements

Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in purchasing, distribution or related field.
Proven experience in procurement and supply chain management.
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Knowledge of procurement software and tools.
Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data to make informed decisions.
Leadership and team management skills.
Able to communicate effectively before groups of customers, vendors, and groups of customers and employees of organization.
Proficient in performing numerical calculations involving discounts, interest rates, fractions, and percentages.
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in industrial distribution, technical field, business administration, management, or a related field preferred.
Completed certificate in Effective Inventory Management or similar course is preferred.
Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop the future direction of the purchasing department to optimize the purchasing process, adopt new technology to enhance purchasing efficiencies and enhance the overall outcome of purchasing for Hydraquip.
Own and enforce company policies and procedures pertaining to the purchase of inventory and non-inventory material and other relevant procurement activities.
Establish and maintain standards for the upkeep of accurate current and historical records and system data pertaining to supplier pricing, discounting, and other relevant procurement information.
Develop and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and measurements related to inventory management and supplier performance.
Manage purchase requisitions from the sales staff to ensure alignment with company policies, goals, and budgetary constraints.
Make certain that purchasing documents are completed properly and the terms and conditions of purchase are appropriate.
Responsible for the procurement of a select number of product lines.
Oversee and manage the daily activities of the purchasing team, set clear expectations, provide guidance, and ensure that team members understand their roles and responsibilities.
Participate in the recruitment and hiring process for the purchasing team, selecting qualified candidates.
Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of team members.
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and track team performance against set targets.
Support and participate in the organization’s continual improvement program and conform to ISO 9001:2015 requirements by complying with the Quality Policy and procedures and meeting Quality Management System objectives.
Other duties as assigned.