Procurement Manager

Job Description

Procurement Manager - Baytown, TX 77523

Responsibilities:

Control stock levels for raw materials, implement safety stock levels for key products.

Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.

Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments, and customers.

Build and maintain strong beneficial relationships with new and existing suppliers.

Negotiate and agree contracts, monitoring the quality of service provided.

Develop purchasing strategies to make sure that cost savings and supplier performance targets are met - or exceeded.

Undertake value for money reviews of existing contracts and arrangements

Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities.

Keep a constant check on stock levels.

Give presentations about raw materials market analysis.

Developing Global sourcing strategies

Produce reports and statistics on spending and saving.

Evaluate bids and make recommendations based on commercial and technical factors.

Ensure suppliers are aware of business objectives.

Train, mentor and supervise purchasing team members.

Qualifications:

Must be CPSM qualified or relevant business-related degree.

Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a Purchasing Manager within an organization of at least £50M T/O

Strong analytical ability to adapt to different client needs and to develop and maintain successful working relationships.

Numeracy skills in order to analyze facts and figures.

The ability to lead and motivate a team.

A flair for negotiation and networking

Tact and diplomacy

The ability to make important decisions and cope with the pressure of demanding targets and tight deadlines.

Time management skills and the ability to deliver to deadlines.

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Burnett Specialists is a top-ranked, 100% employee-owned recruiting firm with over 50 years of expertise in connecting top talent with exceptional companies. Headquartered in Texas, we specialize in placing professionals in Accounting, IT, HR, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain, and Administrative roles across major cities, including Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso.

With a proven track record of responsiveness, cost savings, and full-spectrum staffing solutions — from temporary and temp-to-hire to payrolling and direct hire placements — we are committed to exceeding expectations and delivering unparalleled results.

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