Purchasing Manager

Gulf Island; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Island in Houma, LA, seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement for generator enclosures in a metal fabrication setting. You will acquire raw materials, fabricated components, and electrical assemblies to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Project Management, manage supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of purchasing/procurement leadership in manufacturing.
• Experience purchasing materials for metal fabrication, industrial equipment, or enclosures.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and fabrication specs.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and purchasing software.

Responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing activities for generator enclosure manufacturing operations.
• Procure materials and components based on engineering blueprints, BOMs, fabrication drawings, and production schedules.
• Source and purchase: sheet metal, structural steel, electrical subcomponents, fasteners, paints, and consumables.
• Ensure material availability aligns with production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and supply agreements to meet cost and performance targets.
• Monitor supplier quality and on-time delivery; manage inventory levels and resolve shortages or discrepancies.
• Develop sourcing strategies to mitigate disruptions and optimize costs.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP/MRP proficiency

Data analysis

Excel advanced

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Purchasing software

MS Excel

Job description

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading all procurement activities supporting the manufacturing of generator enclosures within a metal fabrication environment. This role ensures the timely and cost-effective acquisition of raw materials, fabricated components, electrical assemblies, and production consumables required to meet customer schedules and production demands. The Purchasing Manager will purchase directly from engineering drawings, bills of material (BOMs), and production schedules while developing strong supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing activities for generator enclosure manufacturing operations.
• Procure materials and components based on engineering blueprints, bills of material, fabrication drawings, and production schedules.
• Source and purchase:
• Sheet metal (carbon steel, galvanized steel, aluminum, stainless steel)
• Structural steel and fabricated metal components
• Electrical subcomponents, electrical assemblies, and control panel components
• Fasteners, hardware, hinges, latches, gasketing, insulation, and other enclosure components
• Paint, coatings, and production consumables
• Ensure material availability aligns with production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Fabrication, and Project Management teams to validate specifications and material requirements.
• Review material requirements generated from MRP/ERP systems and release purchase orders accordingly.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers while maintaining strong relationships with strategic vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and supply agreements to achieve cost savings and performance targets.
• Monitor supplier quality, on-time delivery, and responsiveness.
• Manage inventory levels to balance production needs and working capital objectives.
• Resolve supplier shortages, delivery issues, non-conformance reports, and material discrepancies.
• Develop sourcing strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions and material cost fluctuations.
• Track commodity pricing and market conditions impacting steel, aluminum, electrical components, and fabrication materials.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement efficiency, supplier performance, and inventory optimization.
• Establish and report key purchasing metrics, including cost savings, supplier performance, inventory turns, and on-time material availability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing materials for metal fabrication, industrial equipment, power generation, generator packaging, enclosures, or similar products.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, BOMs, and fabrication specifications.
• Experience purchasing sheet metal, structural steel, electrical components, and fabricated parts.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and purchasing software.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.