Hydraquip is looking for a candidate who wants to take the next step in their technical career to join our 100% employee-owned company. Hydraquip has four divisions: electric systems, fluid power, service & repair, and fluid conveyance. With offices in Houston, Memphis, Dallas, Tulsa, Denver, and Lafayette, Hydraquip has a broad footprint with many opportunities for growth within the company.
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for supervising and leading a team of purchasing associates, ensuring cost-effective purchases and the efficient use of company resources, and optimizing inventory levels to meet customer demand and maximize profitability of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Procurement Strategy - develop the future direction of the purchasing department to optimize the purchasing process, adopt new technology to enhance purchasing efficiencies and enhance the overall outcome of purchasing for Hydraquip.
- Own and enforce company policies and procedures pertaining to the purchase of inventory and non-inventory material and other relevant procurement activities.
- Establish and maintain standards for the upkeep of accurate current and historical records and system data pertaining to supplier pricing, discounting, and other relevant procurement information.
- Develop and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and measurements related to inventory management and supplier performance.
- Manage purchase requisitions from the sales staff to ensure alignment with company policies, goals, and budgetary constraints.
- Make certain that purchasing documents are completed properly and the terms and conditions of purchase are appropriate.
- Responsible for the procurement of a select number of product lines.
- Team Leadership:
- Oversee and manage the daily activities of the purchasing team, set clear expectations, provide guidance, and ensure that team members understand their roles and responsibilities.
- Participate in the recruitment and hiring process for the purchasing team, selecting qualified candidates. Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of team members.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and track team performance against set targets.
- Support and participate in the organization’s continual improvement program and conform to ISO 9001:2015 requirements by complying with the Quality Policy and procedures and meeting Quality Management System objectives.
- Other duties as assigned.
