Purchasing Manager

$70,000 - $110,000/Yr

Ace Partners - Garland, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Garland, TX

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles

About the position

The Purchasing Manager position at a leading family-owned Dairy Product manufacturer in Garland, TX, is a full-time role with a salary range of $70,000 to $110,000 per year. The company is dedicated to providing high-quality dairy products and is seeking motivated individuals who are detail-oriented and eager to learn and grow within the organization. The Purchasing Manager will play a crucial role in supporting all manufacturing facilities, the corporate office, marketing, finance, and IT departments by providing solutions to sourcing challenges in a dynamic environment. This position is designed for individuals who demonstrate the potential to advance within the organization. In this role, the Purchasing Manager will be responsible for various key functions, including supplier management, contract negotiation, procurement strategy development, inventory management, cost control, quality assurance, process improvement, data analysis, and team management. The successful candidate will develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers, evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability, and monitor supplier performance through regular reviews. Additionally, the Purchasing Manager will negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure favorable terms and collaborate with cross-functional teams to qualify vendors. The position also involves overseeing inventory levels to ensure optimal stock without overstocking or stockouts, collaborating with production and logistics teams to forecast demand, and implementing procurement strategies to minimize costs while managing risks. The Purchasing Manager will work closely with the quality assurance team to ensure that all purchased materials meet required standards and address any quality issues with suppliers promptly. Continuous evaluation and improvement of purchasing processes will be essential to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. The role requires strong analytical skills to analyze market trends, demand patterns, and supplier performance data, as well as prepare regular reports on procurement activities and performance metrics. Finally, the Purchasing Manager will lead and develop a team of purchasing professionals, providing training, support, and performance feedback to ensure a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular reviews.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization to qualify vendors.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure a continuous supply of necessary materials while minimizing costs and managing risk.
• Oversee inventory levels to ensure optimal stock without overstocking or stockouts.
• Collaborate with production and logistics teams to forecast demand and adjust purchasing plans accordingly.
• Ensure supply chain contingency plans are in place.
• Monitor and control purchasing budgets.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Work closely with the quality assurance team to ensure that all purchased materials meet the required standards and specifications.
• Address any quality issues with suppliers promptly.
• Continuously evaluate and improve purchasing processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.
• Analyze market trends, demand patterns, and supplier performance data to inform purchasing decisions.
• Prepare regular reports on procurement activities and performance metrics.
• Lead and develop a team of purchasing professionals.
• Provide training, support, and performance feedback to ensure a high-performing team.

Requirements

• Minimum ten years in the buying, sourcing, or procurement function.
• Experience in the dairy or food industry required.
• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
• Experience with setting up and developing processes and protocols in Microsoft D365 or another ERP system.
• Curiosity as it relates to purchasing and financial systems management.
• Proven track record of working with teams and providing organizational direction.
• Negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational ability and multi-task capabilities.
• Logical thinking processes and problem-solving expertise.
• Results-oriented and highly customer-focused.
• Strong analytical aptitude.
• Supervisory experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance