Strategic Expediting & Purchasing Manager

comfortsystemsusa; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TAS, a Houston-based unit of Comfort Systems USA, is seeking a Purchasing Manager - Expeditors to lead expediting, monitor delivery performance, and ensure on-time material availability to support production schedules.

You will supervise Expeditors, manage open orders, develop recovery plans for late materials, and drive standard work improvements across Planning, Warehouse, Receiving, Manufacturing, and Projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• 5 years purchasing, expediting, supply chain, or materials management experience, with at least 2 years experience as an expeditor.
• Experience in engineer-to-order or make-to-order manufacturing environments.
• APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direct supervision of Expeditors.
• Oversee open purchase order follow-up activities.
• Monitor supplier commitments and delivery performance.
• Develop recovery plans for late or critical materials.
• Develop expediting and standard work processes; drive implementation, standardization and improvements.
• Provide training on program tools and databases to facilitate department goals.
• Coordinate with Planning, Warehouse, Receiving, Manufacturing, and Project teams.
• Manage shortage reports, exception reports, and delivery escalations.
• Drive supplier corrective actions related to delivery performance.
• Monitor delivery KPIs and material availability metrics.
• Ensure timely communication of material risks to stakeholders.
• Support production schedule adherence through proactive expediting.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Lean concepts

Communication skills

MS Office

Collaboration

Decision making

Problem solving

Accountability

Supplier delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

TAS, a Houston-based unit of Comfort Systems USA, is seeking a Purchasing Manager - Expeditors to lead expediting, monitor delivery performance, and ensure on-time material availability to support production schedules.

You will supervise Expeditors, manage open orders, develop recovery plans for late materials, and drive standard work improvements across Planning, Warehouse, Receiving, Manufacturing, and Projects.