Purchasing Supervisor

Job Description

Here's The Role
Are you a motivated supply chain professional with a passion for problem solving and a focus on planning and improvement? LCRA is looking for a Supervisor of Purchasing to join our Transmission Supply Chain Team! This role leads a fast-paced and motivated team providing excellent customer service to partners addressing critical on and off-contract purchasing needs. If you have experience purchasing goods and services in an electric utility environment, we want you to apply today.

How You'll Contribute
Build positive relationships with stakeholders and ensure purchasing activities align with overall business objectives.
Mentor team members on procurement processes and continuous self-development objectives.
Champion an environment of collaboration to expand strategy development of purchasing support needs.
Negotiate purchasing terms that bring to bear supplier relationships and capacities to achieve a competitive purchasing advantage for LCRA.

How You're Qualified
Nine or more years of experience in purchasing/procurement, supply management, inventory management, logistics, warehouse operations, or other relevant experience.
A degree(s) in business, logistics, supply management, accounting, engineering, inventory management or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

How We'll Support You
Benefits that don't just check boxes, they make life better. From healthcare to wellness to time off, we've got you covered, so you can focus on what matters.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email
lcra.benefits@lcra.org
. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Build positive relationships with stakeholders and ensure purchasing activities align with overall business objectives.
Mentor team members on procurement processes and continuous self-development objectives.
Champion an environment of collaboration to expand strategy development of purchasing support needs.
Negotiate purchasing terms that bring to bear supplier relationships and capacities to achieve a competitive purchasing advantage for LCRA.

Minimum Qualifications

Nine or more years of experience in purchasing/procurement, supply management, inventory management, logistics, warehouse operations, or other relevant experience. A degree(s) in business, logistics, supply management, accounting, engineering, inventory management or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience. How We'll Support You Benefits that don't just check boxes, they make life better. From healthcare to wellness to time off, we've got you covered, so you can focus on what matters. Discover More Equal Opportunity Employer LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment. LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Build positive relationships with stakeholders and ensure purchasing activities align with overall business objectives. Mentor team members on procurement processes and continuous self-development objectives. Champion an environment of collaboration to expand strategy development of purchasing support needs. Negotiate purchasing terms that bring to bear supplier relationships and capacities to achieve a competitive purchasing advantage for LCRA. Nine or more years of experience in purchasing/procurement, supply management, inventory management, logistics, warehouse operations, or other relevant experience. A degree(s) in business, logistics, supply management, accounting, engineering, inventory management or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

Requirements

Nine or more years of experience in purchasing/procurement, supply management, inventory management, logistics, warehouse operations, or other relevant experience.
A degree(s) in business, logistics, supply management, accounting, engineering, inventory management or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.