Brookshire Grocery Company - Tyler, TX
posted 4 months ago
The Purchasing Manager at Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) plays a crucial role in managing the purchasing and strategic sourcing of capital equipment for new stores, remodels, and special projects. This position involves providing oversight and direction to both internal purchasing and equipment warehouse resources, as well as external suppliers and vendors. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for executing budgets and business plans, sourcing strategies, and master purchasing agreements that align with the company's goals and objectives. In this role, the Purchasing Manager carries out various management responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, training, and developing team members. They are tasked with planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining partners, and addressing complaints and resolving problems. The Purchasing Manager collaborates with upper management to determine pay and budget for the department, ensuring that all purchasing activities are aligned with the company's financial goals. The Purchasing Manager also facilitates significant purchasing events, which include negotiations, contract development, and execution, all aimed at securing the best pricing and service for the company. They manage and direct capital equipment purchasing for new stores, remodels, and special projects, ensuring that materials are validated and purchased in accordance with schedules, pricing, and service levels. Additionally, the Purchasing Manager assists in developing sourcing strategies for retail stores, establishing priorities, identifying price discovery methods, and aligning all material sourcing events. Logistics management is another key responsibility, as the Purchasing Manager ensures that capital equipment is delivered efficiently and effectively, without causing project interruptions or delays. They also oversee inventory controls within equipment warehouse operations and manage equipment disposition strategies to ensure effective, economical, and efficient reuse, recycling, or scrapping of equipment. Building and maintaining strong vendor/supplier relationships is essential to achieving optimum outcomes for the company.