Purchasing Manager

San Antonio Shoe Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS) in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead all procurement activities, ensuring cost efficiency and ethical purchasing. You will supervise the purchasing team, manage supplier relationships, and drive strategic initiatives across the supply chain.

You will leverage ERP systems to monitor orders, negotiate contracts, and optimize inventory while aligning with budgets and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Cost management and supply chain risk control expertise.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible purchasing experience at a managerial level, including 3+ years negotiating contracts.
• Ability to schedule and manage projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Office suite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all procurement activities with cross-functional reviews and approvals.
• Provide input on procedures, budgets, and plans.
• Lead and develop the purchasing team.
• Direct the buyer group and supply chain specialists.
• Utilize ERP to track purchase orders and receipts.
• Improve purchasing strategies, policies and procedures.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and control costs.
• Conduct data research and deliver presentations.
• Review supplier RFQs for new and existing materials.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Data analysis

Negotiation

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Purchasing Manager

Finance FULL TIME 1ST/MID-LEV MGRS San Antonio, TX, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 5774

Company Profile

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a San Antonio, Texas based company, has been in business for 50 years and has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high-quality comfort footwear.

Position

SAS has an opening for a Purchasing Manager, who provides leadership and direction for all procurement activities by demonstrating integrity and ethics in all business transactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitors all aspects of the purchasing transaction to ensure appropriate financial, budgetary, legal and other cross-functional reviews and approvals, as required.
• Provides input and recommendations on department procedures, budgets and plans.
• Supervise and provide leadership, coaching, guidance, training and staff development.
• Leads, plans, and directs the work for the assigned buyer group and associated supply chain specialist
• Utilize ERP system to maintain accurate, real-time tracking of purchase orders and receipt of goods and services
• Implement improvements to existing purchasing strategies, policies and procedure.
• Handle contract negotiations with vendors and suppliers
• Monitor inventory, determining purchasing needs and controlling cost.
• Able to do data research, data analysis and deliver presentations.
• Reviews and approves requests for quotation’s to suppliers for new and existing materials and services
• Other duties as required.

Job Qualifications

• Understanding of cost management and supply chain risk control.
• Bachelor degree in Business or related field of study
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in a purchasing function at a managerial level, including three or more years’ experience negotiating contracts.
• Ability to schedule and manage projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to meet fixed deadlines and manage under pressure
• Experience with ERP systems. Microsoft A/X a plus.
• Possess proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft: Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook. Other software knowledge would be considered a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be able to sit or stand for 8 – 10 hours.

SAS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.