Purchasing Manager

HOOD PLYWOOD; Beaumont (MS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

401k

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Long-term disability

Job summary

Hood Plywood, a division of Hood Industries, Inc., seeks a Purchasing Manager for our Beaumont, MS facility. This greenfield site will employ up to 250 people and requires overseeing the purchasing department and storeroom operations, including Guardian PO software, supplier negotiations, and cost-control strategies.

The role emphasizes vendor management, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of materials and services for plant operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience in administrative tasks.
• 5–6 years in purchasing/administration in a manufacturing setting, with 3+ in plant material purchasing.
• Strong purchasing knowledge and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational abilities.
• Vendor management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends if needed.
• Demonstrated teamwork and ability to mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Procure required goods for the mill and establish consistent purchasing processes.
• Solicit quotes and bids; negotiate volume purchase terms for best prices.
• Oversee receiving clerks to log materials in the Guardian PO system.
• Maintain a neat storeroom and inventory levels; supervise staff.
• Build productive supplier relationships with focus on quality and ethics.
• Maintain vendor records and ensure proper insurance certificates for contractors.
• Analyze usage, budgets and plans to identify cost savings and logistics improvements.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and provide safety data sheets for chemicals.
• Investigate quality or vendor issues and coordinate resolution with plant staff.

Skills

Purchasing knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Planning and organization

Vendor relationship building

Team mentoring

Flexibility in schedule

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Guardian Purchase Order software

Job description

Hood Plywood, a division of Hood Industries, Inc. is seeking aPurchasing Manager for ourBeaumont,MS facility. This is a greenfield site that will employ up to 250 employees. This position is responsible for overseeing and directing the activities of the purchasing department and the supply room. These duties include planning and implementing purchasing strategies to procure supplies, equipment, machinery, tools, and services for the plant. The Purchasing Manager confirms product specifications and quantities to ensure Hood Industries receives the most competitive prices within quality and delivery requirements. They are responsible for managing the storeroom, stocking items and storeroom staff to ensure that all company and departmental procedures and expectations are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procure required goods for the mill. Establish and adhere to consistent processes, standards, and expectations for purchasing to ensure ongoing performance within the company, regulatory (tax) and legal requirements.
• Solicit competitive quotes and bids. Negotiate volume purchase agreements as appropriate to secure the best prices, terms, and responsiveness.
• Oversee receiving clerk(s) to ensure material is received and logged timely in our Guardian Purchase Order software system.
• Responsible for maintaining a neat and orderly supply and parts warehouse.
• Build productive relationships with suppliers and consistently reinforce a commitment to quality and ethics toward both internal and external customers and business contacts.
• Maintain familiarity with business issues facing vendors that may affect availability, pricing, or delivery of products.
• Utilize company software, Guardian, to maintain appropriate records, including requisitions, purchase orders and receiving records.
• Maintain appropriate records of vendor correspondence, purchase agreements, contracts and supervise accurate inventory levels in the storeroom.
• Maintain and update certificate of insurance on all contractors and suppliers who are on plant site on a regular basis.
• Review and analyze materials usage patterns, budgets, operating plans to identify opportunities for cost savings and logistical improvements.
• Understand the state and local tax laws and regulations. Apply proper tax code to all items purchased.
• Provide safety data sheets on all new chemicals purchased.
• Investigate materials and supply quality issues, or vendor problems. Follow-up with plant staff and vendors to resolve problems.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with extensive training or experience in computer-based accounting or administration.
• 5-6 years of experience in administration, purchasing, accounting and related areas in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years specifically in plant equipment and materials purchasing.
• Strong purchasing knowledge, negotiating skills and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills.
• Vendor knowledge and ability to build long-lasting relationships.
• Must be willing to work flexible work schedules to be available nights, weekends, and after hours if necessary.
• Demonstrate teamwork and ability to mentor subordinate staff.

Salary Range - $61,940 - $84,000

Additional Information:

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, flexible spending account, life, 401k, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.

Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

An Equal Opportunity Employer