Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing supplier relations and responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating the purchase of goods and services for Goodwill South Texas. The Purchasing Manager is expected to be courteous and professional while upholding the core Goodwill values of -Empowerment, Public Trust, Respect, Innovation, Quality, and Safety.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Purchasing Management

• Responsible for the purchase of materials and equipment for Goodwill South Texas using competitive bids, competitive proposals, requests for proposals, contract purchases, informal quotations, and negotiations.
• Understand the needs of all departments and ensure the timely delivery of goods and services.
• Place orders with vendors and monitor progress from receiving goods to services to processing invoices. Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies and deliveries.
• Work with the Finance team to implement an electronic system for requisitions and purchase orders.
• Assist in documentation of all related policies, procedures and work instructions.
Select, train, evaluate and supervise purchasing staff.

Procurement Process

• Research and identify potential vendors to source goods and services from.
• Assess suppliers based on price, quality, delivery time, and reliability.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure the best possible price and delivery terms.
• Strive to build strong and effective relationships with vendors.
• Respect the confidentiality of vendors, clients and

Administrative

• Analyze costs and identify opportunities to reduce expenses while maintaining quality standards. Set benchmarks for improvement.
• Stay informed about market trends and price fluctuations to make informed purchasing decisions. Travel to different vendor and company locations and attend purchasing conferences.
• Embrace the agency’s core values in the spirit in which the agency operates at work and in the community. Contribute to the fulfillment of department and agency objectives and goals.
• Comply with all department and agency policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any of the following three may be used to qualify:

• Five (5) years of related experience
• Associate degree in a business-related field and three (3) years of related experience
Bachelor’s degree in business related field and one (1) year of related experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Possess a valid Driver's License, clean driving record, and carry the minimum liability coverage as required by the State of Texas. Able to pass a pre-employment background check and Drug/Alcohol test. Reliable transportation with the ability to travel within the region, including overnight as needed
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to learn and work independently
• Ability to work well with others in a respectful and collaborative environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to lift more than 25 pounds with assistance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with inventory management software
• Bilingual (Spanish and English speaking)
Supervisory experience

Goodwill Industries of South Texas Inc. is an EO employer M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.