Overview
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- Job Title: Purchasing Manager
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Type: Full-time, Exempt, Onsite, Manufacturing Facility
Company: Hardman Signs is a national leader in architectural signage and graphics. We design, manufacture, install, and service high-impact signage solutions for commercial properties, multi-family housing, healthcare facilities, parking garages, and more. We partner with leading construction companies and architectural design firms to bring signage visions to lifefrom concept to installation.
Were seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement for our fast-paced, custom manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate has a strong background in purchasing for a manufacturing or fabrication facility ideally one that operates in a job shop or project-based environment.
Job Summary
This role oversees purchasing of all materials and equipment used in the production and installation of architectural signage. You'll work closely with production, sales, and vendors to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality and maximizing operational efficiency.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Collect at least 3 quotes on all materials for order approval, both large and small. Once the best option is approved, follow appropriate steps to order, pay, track, and receive until order is paid/ready for billing.
- Source and purchase all materials required for the production and installation of signage products.
- Solicit competitive quotes from multiple vendors and negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of materials, supply chain trends, and vendor capabilities.
- Communicate proactively with internal departments (production, sales, project management) to align material needs with project timelines.
- Oversee the creation and processing of purchase orders, item receipts, RMAs, credits, reimbursements, and service requests.
- Track incoming deliveries, inspect materials for quality, and handle any returns or discrepancies.
- Manage and assign daily tasks to warehouse and logistics team (driver, forklift operator, receiver, etc.).
- Collaborate with the design team to test alternative materials and communicate updates on discontinued or delayed products.
- Use historical purchasing data to evaluate pricing trends and support cost optimization.
- Coordinate facility maintenance services and equipment purchases to ensure a safe, efficient, and clean work environment.
- Maintain accurate records in the ERP system and participate in continuous improvement efforts related to inventory management, procurement workflows, and supplier performance.
Education And Experience
Required: Bachelors degree in Sales, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field and 2+ years of procurement experience OR High school diploma/GED equivalent from an accredited institution and 6+ years of purchasing/supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
Preferred: Experience in architectural signage, construction, or custom fabrication industries and familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite) RFQ process and material management for made-to-order production
Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to adapt to a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Collaborative, professional and adaptable mindset with a team first attitude.
- Capacity to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and communicate in prompt and detailed manner both inside and outside organization.
- Capacity to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively and remain extremely organized and detailed oriented, ensuring accuracy in purchase pricing, quantities, lead times, and receipts for accurate billing and payment.
- Proficiency in using MS Office applications and proficiency in PDF creation and manipulation software (PDF Xchange).
- Understanding of production materials, lead times, and manufacturing processes.
- Clear and proactive communicator, both internally and externally.
Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding environmental and physical demands of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods most of workday.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers most of workday.
- Occasionally you may lift or move items up to 40lbs.
- Normal setting for this job is office with responsibility to travel to trade shows, vendor storefronts or warehouses, and equipment manufacturers for demonstrations.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Aflac supplemental plans (Disability, Accident, Cancer, Hospital coverage)
- Opportunity to work with a growing team in a creative, entrepreneurial environment
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Other
Job function
- Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
- Design
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