Sourcing & Inventory Manager

Job Description: Procurement Manager- Strategic Sourcing Rev 1

Department: Procurement Date 28-July-26

Reports to: Strategic Procurement Director

Location: Houston, TX

The Role

Support in the development and execution of company Procurement strategy. Structured around existing company Procurement Plan and Roadmap, develop and execute the Procurement strategy for company. This includes an underlying long-term plan/roadmap to accomplish that strategy through identifying opportunities.

Identifying and executing strategic sourcing opportunities via the company Procurement Plan, spend analysis, and working closely with internal stakeholders via a Strategic Sourcing Methodology.

Supporting the Capex/Engineering team in the contracting and execution of boat and barge maintenance projects company-wide. Budgeting support in quoting and estimating for annual submittal of budget requests.

Key Responsibilities

•STRATEGIC SOURCING

oSupport the Director of Procurement in the development and execution of the company Procurement Plan. Identify categories to source via company spend analysis and through interaction with internal stakeholders. Sourcing of categories using Strategic Sourcing Methodology and working closely with stakeholders to deliver cost savings, structured supply chain practices and continuous improvement. Implementation of executed framework agreements obtained through the strategic sourcing of main categories. Setting up supplier management programs for Tier 1, 2, & 3 suppliers with action based KPIs. Performing organizational continuous spend analyses, contract analyses, category reviews and propose action and initiatives to include in the annual Procurement Plan.

•CATEGORY MANAGEMENT

oEvaluate and create strategies by category by partnering with internal stakeholders and suppliers to identify cost opportunities, improve supplier performance, negotiate contracts and ensure a continuous supply chain to boats and barges. Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments. Execute and lead competitive bidding processes (RFI, RFQ), and supplier evaluations. Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms and SLAs to maximize value to the organization. Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers while maintaining KPIs to measure performance and promote continuous improvement. Prepare reports, spend analysis and execute presentations on sourcing performance.

•CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

oEnsure the proper implementation and follow-up of relevant procurement contracts.

-Facilitate visibility and availability of contracts

-Ensure adequate acceptance and usage of contracts

-Ensure that supplier contracts are managed in line with the specifications of the Procurement Policies and principles (compliance).

oEvaluate and improve use of contracts and decide on development together with stakeholders (e.g. termination of modification)

•SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

oManage supplier base in coordination with internal stakeholders by monitoring, evaluating and improving supplier performance as part of the Supplier Management Program. This minimally includes the creation of maintenance of Project Approved Vendor List (AVL), tiering of supplier base, measuring performance through KPIs of critical suppliers, participating in evaluation meetings and identifying and executing process improvement programs.

•PERFORMANCE MANGEMENT

oUnderstand and constantly measure and analyze processes and their performance/results by measuring department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) (e.g. Invoice First Time Match, Days for PO Issuance, P2P, savings, etc.). Provide recommendations to improve performance.

•PROCESS MANAGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT

oDrive continuous improvement by understanding and continuously analyzing processes, identifying and implementing process improvement actions. (Ex: Identifying opportunities for PO efficiency, PO reduction, Solution for small dollar Pos, etc.)

Key Performance Indicators

•First time match POs/Invoices

•Invoice date vs payment date

•Physical receipt of goods/ to system receipt

•Process improvement savings

•Cost savings

•Quantity of POs created

•Supplier performance improvement

•Internal customer satisfaction and supplier satisfaction

•Compliance with internal policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

•Bachelor’s Degree

•CPM, CPSM Preferred

•Strategic Sourcing Methodology/Category Management

•A minimum of 5 years of hands-on and management experience in procurement, preferably in the Maritime industry

•Strong P2P, organized, collaborative and partnering skills

•Continuous improvement experience, preferably Lean Six Sigma

•Solid hands-on experience with buying and knowledge of contract law

•Capex Procurement Management

Skills and Competencies

•SKILLS

-Sourcing/Category Management

-RFQ Process Management

-Strong Negotiations

-Contract Development

-Contract Management

-Supplier Management

-Microsoft Office

-Excellent Communicator

-Customer Service Experience

-Process Improvement

-English Literate

-Administrative Experience

•COMPETENCIES

-Customer, Quality and Results Orientation

-Business Context Awareness

-Problem Analysis and Judgement

-Persuasiveness and Negotiation

-Self-starter, able to prioritize and work as part of a team

-Multitasker

-Quick Learner

-Networker

-Teamwork

-Organizer

Physical Requirements

•Ability to sit for extended periods of time while working on a computer, reviewing contracts, analyzing inventory data, and conducting virtual meetings.

•Ability to use standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, printers and mobile devices.

•Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone and through electronic communication.

•Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach and climb stairs during facility, warehouse, vessel, terminal and shipyard visits.

•Ability to safely board and disembark vessels using gangways, ladders, or stairs while adhering to all safety requirements.

•Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, including exposure to heat, humidity, cold, rain and wind.

•Ability to travel by vehicle, boat, or aircraft as required to support company operations, vendor meetings, audits and vessel visits.

•Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials, documents, or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

•Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, life vests, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe footwear, and other equipment as required.

•Ability to visually inspect inventory, equipment, and materials, including reading labels, specifications and inventory records.

•Ability to distinguish color, symbols, and markings used in inventory management and safety programs.

•Ability to maintain situational awareness and work safely in all environments.

Working Conditions

•Primarily office-based work with frequent interaction with vendors, operations management and office/warehouse personnel.

•May be required to travel outside of the office to supplier locations, internal warehouses, vessels and other Southern Devall offices.

•May be required to work outside of normal business hours to support operational needs, vessel schedules, emergency procurements, or inventory shortages.