Senior Supply Chain & Procurement Lead (Onsite)

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead purchasing and procurement while directing a team of supply chain professionals. You will oversee material/services procurement, supplier relationships, and ERP data integrity, partnering with Engineering, Operations, Production, Warehouse and Quality to support manufacturing schedules.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced industrial environment, bringing hands‑on leadership, strong negotiation and analytical

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain or materials management.
• Manufacturing or industrial procurement experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems for purchasing and inventory management.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day‑to‑day operations of the Supply Chain department.
• Oversee purchasing workflow: requisitions, RFQs, POs, supplier communications.
• Monitor open POs, supplier commitments, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Production, Warehouse, Quality.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, and inventory data in ERP.
• Assign purchasing activities and manage a portfolio of procurement tasks.
• Source materials and services from qualified suppliers; evaluate pricing and lead times.
• Solicit quotations, analyze proposals, negotiate pricing and terms.
• Issue purchase orders meeting technical specs and quality standards.
• Maintain procurement records, supplier performance metrics, and history.
• Resolve quality issues, shortages, and delivery problems with suppliers.
• Expedite critical materials to minimize production interruptions.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and ops performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Self-motivation

Lead by example

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Burnett Staffing Specialists seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead purchasing and procurement while directing a team of supply chain professionals. You will oversee material/services procurement, supplier relationships, and ERP data integrity, partnering with Engineering, Operations, Production, Warehouse and Quality to support manufacturing schedules.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced industrial environment, bringing hands‑on leadership, strong negotiation and analytical