Procurement Manager in San Antonio

Job Description

Position Title: Procurement Manager

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Department: Purchasing / Procurement

Industry: Food Manufacturing

Reports to: Director of Supply Chain Management

Status: Full Time
- Exempt
- Onsite

Jones Networking is recruiting for a Procurement Manager to join a food manufacturing facility in San Antonio, TX. Key responsibilities include; leading the procurement team, procuring raw and perishable materials, managing stock levels and maintaining supplier relationships. In addition to competitive salary, our client also offers amazing benefits to include medical/dental/vision insurance, life & insurance, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending account, generous PTO plan, corporate discounts, and much more.

• Source and purchase all materials related to manufacturing processes.
• Develop a clear understanding of the business and technical aspects of the Purchasing / Procurement function in order to lead the department to successfully and efficiently deliver products and services.
• Conduct vendor contract negotiations.
• Maintain procedures and guidelines for purchasing policies.
• Initiate cost reduction activities for major suppliers.
• Supervise purchasing employees; establish workload and evaluation of performance.
• Manage vendor master files.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies which support the business objectives of the manufacturing processes.
• Provide leadership towards the resolution of all procurement related issues.
• Champion process improvements by being proactive and working with internal departments to meet company's objectives.
• Ensure compliance with government standards and regulations with respect to procurement guidelines.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance or a related field.
• CPM, CPPO, CPPB or SPSM certification .
• Minimum five years of experience in purchasing; solid financial analysis and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, internally and externally, with all levels of management.
• Experience and competency in MS Office and procurement ERP
• Ability to work independently and as an energetic, caring, and self- driven team player.