Procurement Specialist

Panelmatic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement and paid volunteerism

Job summary

Panelmatic is seeking a procurement specialist in Houston, Texas, responsible for acquiring materials and supplies for production. You will monitor inventory levels, expedite purchases, and negotiate with suppliers while upholding company code of conduct.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in business and over 10 years of experience in materials management and manufacturing, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The position offers an extensive benefits package including medical, 401(k) matching, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in materials management.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient with ERP systems for planning and procurement.
• Ability to pass drug and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials and supplies for production, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor inventory levels and expedite deliveries as needed.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues with unacceptable goods.

Skills

Communications skills

Analytical skills

Materials management

ERP system usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

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 orders.
• 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.
• Monitors 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 required
• Ability 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

Benefits

• 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