Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Purchasing Manager Job Locations US-TX-Houston Posted Date 1 hour ago(7/1/2025 8:53 AM) Location : Name Arbor Metals - Houston, TX Location : Address 8411 Irvington Blvd. Location : City Houston Location : Postal Code 77022 Job ID 2025-5215 Category Purchasing 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.Bachelor’s 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. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs

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