Purchasing Manager

Clayton Services is searching for a Purchasing Manager to join a thriving company in Northwest Houston. The Purchasing Manager will direct and oversee the purchasing department's activities.

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

Pay Rate: $20.00-$30.00/hour, depending on experience

Benefits: Excellent benefits are available after completing the temporary period, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and more.

Purchasing Manager Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.
• Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.
• Prepares and presents market conditions and merchandise cost reports.
• Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Drafts, explains and implements purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluate and approve conditions for issuing and awarding bids.
• Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Maintains and/or implements purchasing and recordkeeping systems.
• Acts as the company's representative in negotiations with suppliers.
• Coordinates removal or disposal of surplus materials.
• Administers the departmental budget.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Purchasing Manager Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Ability to work with a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Computer proficiency
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, especially Excel

Purchasing Manager Education and Experience:

• Previous experience working in a purchasing-related role is required.

Purchasing Manager

• Immediate need. Apply today!