Purchasing Manager

About us At The Public Restroom Company, We’re Known Throughout The Nation For Building Better Places to Go.

In fact, for over four decades, we have had an obsession with designing and building architecturally pleasing, safer, cleaner, odor-free, vandal-resistant, and longer-lasting public restrooms for: parks, marinas, beaches, water parks, campgrounds and transit stations.

While we jokingly say “We’re #1 in the #2 business“–the fact is, we’re 100 percent serious about building the absolute best public restrooms and related buildings for public spaces on the planet.

In fact, no other manufacturer in America has a larger existing design library with plans for: public restrooms, showers, storage, concession stands, scorekeeper booths, laundry rooms, maintenance rooms, and so much more.

Our Mission and Vision At Public Restroom Company, our mission is to design and build custom, innovative, and high-quality prefabricated buildings to deliver peace of mind and enrich communities.

Our vision is to improve communities by delivering better places to go.

What will this position do?

This position is responsible for designing, leading, and continuously improving PRC’s procurement system to ensure that all materials, standard, specialty, bulk, and consumables are available when needed to support uninterrupted production flow.

Our Purchasing Manager will be Pro-Active and create a system driven operation by establishing clear processes, visibility, and accountability across Estimating, Design, Warehouse, Project Management, and Production.

Our Purchasing Manager will also exhibit Passion for the work they do, great Partnership internally and externally, as well as be a natural Problem Solver.

Our Purchasing Manager's Top Three Priorities:Priority #1 - Ensure Material Readiness for Production: Materials required for each project are: Identified, Ordered, and Delivered.Priority #2 - Build and Maintain a Scalable Purchasing System: Develop and enforce standardized processes that provide clear visibility into: What needs to be ordered What has been ordered What has been receivedPriority #3 - Lead and Develop the Purchasing Team: Manage and develop the Purchasing Team by: Setting clear expectations Providing training and coaching Delegating effectively Ensuring accountability to department KPI’s What else will you do?

Strategic LeadershipDevelop and implement purchasing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.Identify and address compatibility with specialty items early in the project lifecycle.Establish and maintain a standardized process for procurement and inventory management.

Team ManagementLead, train, and mentor the procurement team.Standardize training processes and provide onboarding for new team members.Delegate and oversee tasks, ensuring alignment with department goals.

Procurement OperationsEnsure specialty and standard materials are procured on time to avoid production delays.Monitor vendor performance and negotiate contracts to resolve recurring issues.Reconcile problematic invoices and generate reports for corrective action.

Collaboration and CommunicationCollaborate with internal teams (PM, Estimating, Design, Production and Warehouse) to align material needs with project timelines.Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding procurement updates, delays, or changes.

Reporting and Quality AssuranceManage and update the Purchasing Status Report, including prioritization based on project deadlines and lead times.Oversee quality control processes for incoming materials, ensuring compatibility with project requirements.Maintain documentation for all procurement activities and generate reports for management.

Problem-Solving and Continuous ImprovementAddress escalated procurement emergencies, liaising with the Director of Estimating & Purchasing as needed.Propose and implement solutions to recurring procurement challenges.Lead initiatives for system improvements, such as MRP NetSuite integration, and identify areas for optimization.

Who are we looking for in this position?

IDEAL STRENGTHSTrait #1 - Systems Thinker: Ability to design and implement structured procurement systems that eliminate recurring issues.Trait #2 - Ownership & Accountability: Takes full ownership of material readiness outcomes across all projects.Trait #3 - Problem Solver: Able to quickly resolve escalated procurement issues.

Identify and eliminate root causes.Trait #4 - Leadership & Development: Develops team members into capable, independent contributors through coaching, training, and clear expectations.Trait #5 – Strong Communicator: Acts as the central hub between departments and vendors, ensuring alignment and clarity on all material-related matters.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

(required)Minimum 5 years in procurement, with 3 years in a managerial role, preferably within the construction, manufacturing, or similar industry.

(required)Certification in CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management). (Preferred) SKILLS AND ABILITIESStrong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across departments.Exceptional organizational and analytical abilities to handle complex procurement operations.Comprehensive understanding of technical specifications, construction materials, and lead time management.Ability to solve problems efficiently and implement effective long-term solutions.

PREFERRED TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCEProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, NetSuite ERP, and other procurement tools.

(Don't Forget These Details) PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands for various tasks.

Must be able to lift 15–25 pounds occasionally.

The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate.

The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort and occasional light exertion.

There is occasional exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and temperature changes.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

DISCLAIMER: Although the Company has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, the Company reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the Company, at any time, with or without advance notice.