Manager of Purchasing

Dsj Global - Missouri City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Missouri City, MO

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading the procurement department, ensuring efficient acquisition of goods and services within budget and aligned with project schedules. This role involves strategic planning, resource management, and collaboration with project teams to support organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department resources to effectively meet procurement needs, including assigning commodities to Buyers.
• Review and approve procurement strategies and plans for various commodities, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Maximize the use of procurement tools (e.g., reverse auctions, group contracts, global sourcing) by maintaining accurate spend forecasts.
• Assist proposal and estimating teams by providing up-to-date market pricing for project-related commodities, including escalation provisions, and participate in final price reviews as necessary.
• Review and approve bid tabs and Purchase Orders prepared by Commodity Buyers, ensuring compliance with departmental procedures and the Company Approval Matrix.
• Provide ongoing support to Project Teams regarding supplier issues (e.g., warranty claims, back charge resolution, quality concerns, schedule delays, invoicing).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Management; MBA or advanced business courses are advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 years of purchasing experience in the power or oil & gas industry, with at least 5 years in a management role.
• CPM certification preferred.
• Strong team leader with excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, analytical, and assertive.
• Exceptional communication skills to provide clear instructions and engage with all levels of employees.
• General understanding of ASME materials and heat exchanger product lines, along with experience in large capital procurement.
• Proficient in international and domestic supplier sourcing techniques, supplier qualifications, and transportation logistics.
• Strong negotiation abilities, clear understanding of buying techniques, and a solid grasp of economic principles.
• Skilled in risk mitigation, problem-solving techniques, and decision-making processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).