Procurement Specialist

Panelmatic; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision benefits

HSA contributions

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Education reimbursement andScholarship

Descripción de la vacante

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Materials Manager to oversee procurement of parts, supplies, and equipment for production while maintaining stock levels and supporting cash flow. The role requires extensive ERP experience and strong supplier negotiation skills.

You will analyze inventory, coordinate with production, estimators, and engineering to optimize cost and availability, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and Panelmatic standards.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Ten-plus years of experience in materials management required.
• Ten-plus years of manufacturing experience required.
• Ten-plus years of experience using an ERP system to plan and procure material.

Responsabilidades

• Procure parts and materials for production and maintain stock inventory.
• Maintain purchase orders and related reports; expedite as needed to support schedule.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with departments for smooth operations.
• Negotiate delivery and pricing with suppliers; locate and compare options.
• Escalate and resolve issues with shipments and supplier performance.

Conocimientos

Materials management

ERP systems

Negotiation

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Herramientas

ERP system

Descripción del empleo

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America’s top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology ensures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the procurement of parts and materials, supplies and equipment for production and maintaining stock inventory. Completes and maintains related purchase orders and reports, performs expedite and de-expedite activities as required to maintain production schedule and promote positive cash flow. Monitors inventory levels and coordinates with departments to ensure that operations are smooth and uninterrupted. Locates, compares, negotiates part deliveries and prices with suppliers. Monitors and follows applicable laws and regulations, as well as Panelmatic code of conduct requirements.

Job Duties:

• Purchase the highest quality material at the lowest possible price and in the correct amounts.
• Develops and ensures all elements of the purchase commitment are completed with proper required approvals.
• Reviews requisitions for accuracy and completeness, prepares and processes assigned purchase order.
• Monitors ideal inventory levels; reorders and purchases items needed for inventory replenishment to ensure on-time delivery while maximizing turns and minimizing carrying cost.
• Reviews order acknowledgments for item, cost and delivery date accuracy and updates the system, as well as notifying PMs and/or manufacturing of updates as necessary.
• Expedites (or de-expedites) the delivery of purchases as necessary.
• Monitor shipments to ensure that materials come in on time, and in the event of problems will trace shipments and follow up on undelivered material.
• Confer with staff, users and suppliers to discuss defective or unacceptable goods/services and determine corrective action.
• Sources and provides material costs and availability to estimating, sales and engineering teams for potential new business opportunities and/or change orders.
• Provides recommendations regarding materials to other functional groups to drive toward cost savings and/or improved product availability.
• Developing and maintaining rapport, trust, and constructive and cooperative working relationships with suppliers and Panelmatic teammates.
• Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, auditing or verifying information or data, and maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Assists in annual physical inventory activities and/or cycle counting as required.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Ten-plus years of experience in materials management required
• Ten-plus years of experience in manufacturing required
• Ten-plus years of experience using an ERP system to efficiently plan and procure material required
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Able to communicate at various levels within the organization required
• Demonstrated ability to successfully achieve goals required
• Experience with material expediting and implementing solutions to short-term and long-term supply issues required
• Strong analytical skills required
• US work authorization without sponsorship requiredAbility to pass drug and background check required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for hours at a time required
• Alignment with company core values required
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years