Corporate Procurement ManagerFor over 35 years, ISC has provided safe, high quality electrical, instrumentation and controls solutions to global leading industrial manufacturers. With offices in Baton Rouge, Beaumont, Houston, Corpus Christi, and Columbus, as well as job sites around the country, ISC has grown our team as high as 3,000+ associates and offers full-service engineering, construction, and maintenance solutions throughout the United States.Under the general supervision of the CFO, this position manages the corporate procurement function and oversees the daily activities of sourcing suppliers and purchasing products, equipment, and services.Responsibilities:Responsible for strategic resourcing, negotiating and long-term supplier relationshipsDirect continuous improvement of purchasing processes in line with changing organizational needs and market conditionsOversee the operations and daily activities of the purchasing departmentMonitor ongoing compliance with purchasing policies and proceduresEvaluate suppliers based upon price, quality, and customer serviceLeverage purchases to maximize price discountsAssist project estimators with material quotes for bidsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferredPurchasing professional certifications a plus10+ years of experience in a corporate purchasing environmentExperience managing a purchasing group requiredIndustrial construction material procurement experience requiredProcurement of electrical construction materials a plusOnsite industrial and/or data center experience a plusExperience with an ERP system required - Vista experience a plusProficient in Microsoft Office Products – Intermediate level requiredCompetencies:Professional written and verbal communication skillsAbility to maintain positive business relationships with suppliers and internal customersStrong analytical skillsMotivated to recognize and resolve problems independentlyAbility to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documentsCapacity to manage multiple prioritiesWillingness to work as part of a teamOther Information:Excellent wages and complete benefits package.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.ISC evaluates and hires applicants for employment based exclusively upon the applicant's merit. No applicant will ever be required to pay money (or any other form of compensation) to an ISC employee in order to be hired by or considered for employment with the Company.This announcement is not intended to be a complete listing of all similar, miscellaneous, or incidental, duties, which may be required from day-to-day.
ISC utilizes the multi-skill concept and expects all associates to perform other job requirements.