Purchasing Manager
- Develop and manage procurement strategies to support operational, project, and fabrication needs
- Negotiate pricing, terms, service levels, and contracts with vendors to achieve best overall value
- Establish and maintain purchasing policies, procedures, and approval controls
- Evaluate and qualify suppliers; develop new supply sources when existing vendors are inadequate
- Review bids, analyze proposals, and award purchase orders in alignment with budget and schedule requirements
- Negotiate blanket purchase orders and monitor cost performance over contract periods
- Oversee purchase order creation, tracking, and reconciliation, including invoice approval coordination with Accounts Payable
- Ensure timely delivery and acceptable quality of materials, equipment, and services
- Work closely with Receiving, Fabrication, Maintenance, and Project teams to resolve shortages, discrepancies, and delivery issues
- Track inventory levels for shop supplies, equipment, and maintenance items; ensure appropriate stocking levels
- Monitor procurement budgets, track monthly expenses, and report cost trends
- Evaluate vendor performance and recommend continuation, renegotiation, or termination
- Support equipment procurement decisions, including repair versus replacement analysis
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and corporate ethics policies
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives to consolidate purchasing, improve efficiencies, and leverage volume discounts
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in purchasing or procurement.
- Manufacturing or steel fabrication experience preferred.
- Experience managing suppliers, contracts, and purchasing workflows.
- Supervisory or lead experience preferred.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Proficiency with purchasing software (Fabtrol preferred) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Solid financial and budgeting acumen.
- Professional communication skills with internal teams and external partners.
- High level of integrity and sound judgment in handling company funds and contracts.
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