Hudson is looking for a Purchasing Manager in Marshall,TX.The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and finalizing purchasing strategies for the organization. This includes acquiring resources within budget and facilitating communications between the company and providers to deliver products and services according to plan. The ability to negotiate long term supplier contractual agreements is essential. Monitors and analyzes trends in company spending and inventory to make recommendations for the future, and identifies areas for possible cost savings. Routinely communicates with the company¿s management team and end users regarding pertinent sourcing activities and potential cost savings opportunities. The position requires a bachelor¿s degree in Business, MBA preferred. 5 years experience in an industrial purchasing capacity and must have excellent contract management and effective negotiation skills. We are seeking dedicated, hard working and results oriented individuals with excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Position requires the ability to communicate well, think analytically, deal with detail and thrive in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage sourcing strategies from beginning to end.

Define purchasing recommendations that support business goals, in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.

Monitor and analyze trends in company spending and inventory control in order to make recommendations for the future, and to identify areas for possible savings.

Develop, establish, implement, and enforce supplier and outsourcer guidelines, obligations, and service level agreements to the organization.

Develop and implement all purchasing policies and procedures, including those for equipment, hardware, software, and service provision, in conjunction with department leads and department-specific requirements.

Analyze trends and market conditions for the present and future pricing, availability, lead-time, and capacity of goods and services.

Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions of sale, and warranties of goods and products with key suppliers and vendors.

Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions of contracts with contractors and/or service providers.

Interview, identify, and qualify potential new vendors or suppliers in order to secure more cost-effective sources of products and services.

Monitor vendor, service provider, outsourcer, and/or contractor performance to ensure quality of service.

Manage procurement team staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions.

Develop and deliver purchasing and inventory reports, bid proposals, requirements documentation, and tender documents.

Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent sourcing activities.

Effectively communicate procurement strategies to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes as needed.

Where necessary, develop and implement plans to auction, recycle or otherwise sell obsolete inventory and equipment.

If possible, standardize equipment to lower total costs.

Candidates with Coal, Cement or Lime purchasing experience will be highly prefferred.Interested and qualified candidates should definitely apply for this opportunity.