Purchasing Manager

  • Triple-S Steel
  • Houston, Texas
  • Full Time
Overview

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing all procurement activities across the company, including sourcing strategy, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization. This role leads a team of purchasing staff and collaborates closely with Sales, Operations, and Executive Leadership to ensure competitive sourcing, material availability, and margin performance in a dynamic metals distribution environment.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Department Oversight

  • Lead and develop the purchasing team, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
  • Set departmental KPIs and track performance to drive cost reductions and operational efficiencies.
  • Conduct regular coaching, performance reviews, and training to build a high-performing team.
  • Manage departmental budget and personnel decisions, including hiring, discipline, and terminations.

Strategic Purchasing & Vendor Management

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies to support sales growth and inventory optimization.
  • Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supplier capacity to anticipate risk and opportunity.
  • Negotiate and finalize supplier contracts, pricing, and service levels with a focus on margin improvement.
  • Manage vendor performance and relationships, including conflict resolution and compliance audits.

Operational Procurement

  • Evaluate purchasing requests from Sales and Operations to ensure alignment with demand planning.
  • Ensure timely procurement of materials and equipment by issuing POs and tracking deliveries.
  • Implement and oversee inventory control standards, reorder points, and cost reporting systems.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement workflows and cost control.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Senior Executives, General Managers, Sales, and Operations to forecast needs and align procurement with market demand.
  • Lead cross-departmental meetings to support business development and inventory strategies.
  • Maintain a strong working knowledge of metals products, grades, and specifications relevant to distribution.
Qualifications

Required Skills / Abilities:

  • Proven leadership in procurement or supply chain functions within industrial or metals sectors.
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical, forecasting, and contract negotiation skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of metal types, grades, and industry-specific supply dynamics is strongly preferred.
  • ERP experience (e.g., Eniteo, SAP, Oracle, or Epicor) and advanced Excel proficiency.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally and lead diverse teams.

Education & Experience

  • Proven leadership in procurement or supply chain functions within industrial or metals sectors.
  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field (required)
  • 5+ years of progressive purchasing or supply chain experience, including leadership of cross-site or regional teams.
  • Experience in metals distribution, steel service centers, or industrial product environments preferred.
Job ID: 483575831
Originally Posted on: 7/1/2025

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