Purchasing Manager - Service

About Powell Powell Electrical Systems, Inc. is an engineered-to-order (ETO) and configured-to-order (CTO) business. The Purchasing Manager is responsible to: Hire and develop a team of buying professionals. + Procure materials and services for the business when required. + Control and develop a mature supply chain (including alternative actions). + Manage and drive cost reduction opportunities within the supply chain. + Negotiate cost reductions and implementation of contracts with suppliers, + Define the sourcing strategy to ensure the continuity of supply of materials to meet production plans. + Implementation of effective logistics models relative to the supply of materials. The Purchasing Manager will manage a staff of buyers to achieve assigned strategic initiatives for purchasing and/or the business. The Purchasing Manager will play an active role in the solicitation, evaluation and negotiation of material and/or service agreements. This position does not allow for sponsorship or relocation support. Position Summary u2022 Ensure adherence to Powell safety and security rules by the Procurement staff and Powell suppliers and visitors. u2022 Develop and manage a professional Procurement staff. Ensure we hire individuals who will meet or exceed job specifications. u2022 Assign objectives and measurable goals for each staff member that in total deliver the required results for the Procurement organization and the business u2022 Ensure the Procurement staff is trained properly to execute all actions required to ensure material availability when required, material accuracy and material cost optimization. u2022 Monitor and measure KPIs critical to Procurement at Powell., inclusive of suppliers quality issues, and delivery performance u2022 Monitor and measure KPIs critical to making improvement to material availability and material cost. u2022 Develop short and long term sourcing strategies for purchased materials and services utilized within the business; focused on optimizing value added improvement within the business and its supply base. u2022 Work with Strategic Sourcing on developing broader sourcing strategies and initiatives. u2022 Measure and monitor to ensure the working capital goals of the business are achieved. u2022 Drive value-engineering efforts based on knowledge of the Business and the materials and services used, the cost drivers of those materials and services, and the potential of using alternatives to those materials and services. u2022 Develop and implement processes that eliminate excess and/or obsolete purchased material inventory within the Business. u2022 Approve purchase orders of an amount within the limits of the Powell Delegation of Authority without additional approvals. u2022 Proactively advance professional knowledge and education. u2022 Perform other related duties as assigned. Job Requirements u2022 Bachelor's degree u2022 Minimum 5 yearsu2019 relevant experience in an ETO business u2022 Minimum 10 years of procurement experience, with 3-5 years in a leadership position Must know how to navigate in an ERP system and be knowledgeable of various material replenishment options. u2022 Demonstrated managerial/leadership effectiveness u2022 Demonstrated analytical and root cause determination skills u2022 Excellent interpersonal relationship skills u2022 Strong demonstrated oral and written communication skills u2022 Strong computer skills u2022 Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products u2022 Perform other related duties as assigned u2022 Travel may be required #LI-CAB In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications Powellu2019s culture has and will always be founded in our

Created: 2025-12-05