Purchasing Manager

Job Title: Purchasing Manager
Location: Houma, LA

Overall Function

The Purchasing Manager provides critical procurement support for operations within the BHS purchasing department. This role is responsible for supporting program management, guiding purchasing strategies, and ensuring purchasing performance.

Qualifications

• Required: Two (2) to Five (5) years of purchasing experience or a combination of Purchasing, Management Experience, Education, and Professional Certifications.
• At least two (2) years in a purchasing, program management, subcontract management or equivalent environment is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in basic computer programs including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of commercial procurement practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of managing high-volume workloads and multi-tasking.
• Demonstrates problem-solving expertise.
• Proficient in advanced negotiation strategies.
• Leadership skills with a high degree of integrity and professionalism.

Duties and Job Functions
• Manage program purchasing operations within BHS.
• Primary program purchasing contract for purchasing on assigned project.
• Ability to place purchase orders and manage supplier deliveries in support of program objectives.

• Interacts directly with suppliers of various material and equipment.
• Support the implementation of departmental policies and procedures aligned with business needs.
• Define and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for purchasing functions.
• Responsible for recruiting, performance management, salary reviews, and if needed, termination of purchasing staff.
• Control departmental budgets and ensure cost-effective operations.
• Analyze market trends and delivery systems to determine material availability.
• Lead efforts to build and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring performance on cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Collaborate across departments to align materials purchasing with production schedules and address delays proactively.
• Ensure compliance with company safety and quality standards by all purchasing personnel.
• Perform additional duties as required or assigned by management.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.