Purchasing Manager - South (Dallas Area)

The role

The Procurement Manager leads and manages all purchasing and procurement activities for a specific area. This role oversees purchasing and tool management teams, maintains vendor relationships, and collaborates with project managers to control costs.

What you will do

• Lead, manage, and direct the Purchasing and Tool teams in the area.
• Interview, hire, and train team members.
• Manage daily purchasing activities including orders, buyouts, and vendor coordination.
• Review buyouts and quotes on high-value materials.
• Approve orders requiring higher-level authorization and ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority limits.
• Evaluate and approve vendor performance on a quarterly basis.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors.
• Analyze and document material and tool processes to identify areas for increased efficiency and profitability.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to verify invoices against purchase orders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and environmental objectives.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of purchasing and/or warehouse management experience
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficient in MS Office and computerized purchasing systems
• Knowledge of market dynamics, cost analysis, and supply chain principles
• Ability to assess and implement cost-saving measures effectively
• Self-motivated, flexible, and capable of working independently while managing multiple priorities

Nice to have

• experience in the electrical or construction industry

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

About the company

Loenbro is a construction lifecycle partner providing services including Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication.