Purchasing Manager

Continuum Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuum Solutions in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead the Purchasing and Procurement function. You will own procurement strategy, supplier performance, and cost management to ensure material availability and operational success.

The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing procurement background, supplier relationship management skills, and a track record of continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of purchasing/procurement or related manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in procurement.
• Experience with ERP platforms and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead Purchasing and Procurement to support production, projects, and growth.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies focused on cost control and material availability.
• Monitor supplier performance, scorecards, and risk mitigation.
• Coach and develop the purchasing team and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align priorities and optimize processes.

Skills

Procurement Leadership

Strategic Sourcing

ERP Systems

Excel/Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Infor

Job description

Houston, Texas 77090 |Full-Time, On-Site | Industrial Manufacturing

About the Company

Our client is a well-established manufacturer and electrical systems integrator serving critical infrastructure markets. The organization designs and builds engineered-to-order electrical equipment and supports clients worldwide, with a culture built on teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.

The company is committed to a standard of excellence across engineering, design, and manufacturing, and to creating a work environment that supports personal development and long-term career success.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Purchasing Manager to lead the Purchasing and Procurement function. This role owns procurement strategy, supplier performance, purchasing execution, cost management, and team development to ensure material availability and operational success.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a proven background in manufacturing procurement, supplier relationship management, and continuous process improvement. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building high-performing teams while driving measurable business results, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Procurement Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the Purchasing and Procurement function to support production, project execution, and company growth.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies focused on cost control, supplier performance, and material availability.
• Partner with Supply Chain leadership to establish sourcing priorities, supplier diversification strategies, and risk mitigation plans.
• Monitor key procurement metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring accountability for quality, delivery, responsiveness, and pricing.
• Support supplier negotiations, pricing agreements, contracts, and service-level expectations.
• Review supplier scorecards, performance trends, and corrective action plans.
• Lead escalation efforts related to shortages, delivery delays, quality concerns, and supply disruptions.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability to the Purchasing Supervisor and assigned procurement team members.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, urgency, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure team members follow established purchasing procedures and company standards.

Operational Excellence & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Oversee purchasing execution, purchase order accuracy, and procurement data integrity within ERP systems.
• Monitor material availability and procurement risks to support production readiness.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Warehouse, Quality, Project Management, Sales, Accounting, and Operations teams to align purchasing priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, reporting, automation, and operational efficiency.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or related manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience within a procurement or purchasing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement strategy, supplier management, sourcing, contract support, and cost control.
• Experience working within major ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, or similar).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, reporting, pivot tables, and KPI tracking.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, solve problems, and drive measurable business improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial manufacturing or engineered-to-order environments.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, CPP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar credentials.
• Experience with supplier scorecards, supplier business reviews, contracts, SLAs, and strategic sourcing programs.