A Procurement or Sourcing Manager manages the procurement of supplies for a company or organization. Develops policies and schedules for regular procurements. Trains and supervises staff, develops relationships with suppliers, researches and inspects supplies, and negotiates supply and shipping prices.
Humble, Texas Position Summary The Procurement Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily procurement activities and supervising the Procurement team to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing and purchasing of materials, equipment, supplies, and services required to support solar module manufacturing operations. This position provides direct oversight of sourcing, supplier evaluation, purchase order management, contract coordination, material availability, supplier performance, and procurement workflow execution. The Procurement Supervisor works closely with Production, Planning, Warehouse, Logistics, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and other departments to ensure purchasing activities support production schedules, inventory requirements, quality standards, and company cost objectives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on procurement leader with strong manufacturing supply chain experience, excellent negotiation and supplier-management skills, and the ability to develop employees, improve procurement processes, and maintain effective supplier relationships in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProcurement Operations Supervise day-to-day procurement activities, including sourcing, supplier selection, quotation analysis, purchasing, purchase order issuance, expediting, and contract coordination. Review and approve purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier quotations, and procurement documentation within assigned authority levels. Ensure materials, components, equipment, supplies, and services are purchased in accordance with production requirements, specifications, budgets, and required delivery dates. Monitor open purchase orders, supplier acknowledgments, lead times, delivery commitments, shortages, backorders, and outstanding procurement issues. Coordinate expedited purchasing activities when necessary to prevent production delays or operational disruptions. Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, approval requirements, contracts, and established purchasing procedures. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers based on cost, quality, capacity, reliability, lead time, service, and business requirements. Lead or support RFQ, RFP, and competitive bidding processes. Analyze supplier quotations and total cost considerations to support supplier-selection decisions. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, minimum order quantities, lead times, service requirements, and other commercial terms. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with domestic and international suppliers. Monitor supplier performance using key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, quality, pricing, responsiveness, and service. Coordinate supplier corrective actions and performance improvement plans when required. Identify alternative suppliers and sourcing opportunities to reduce supply risk and improve cost competitiveness. Manufacturing & Material Planning Support Partner with Planning and Production teams to understand production schedules, material requirements, forecasts, and changing demand. Use ERP and MRP systems to review material requirements, inventory levels, open orders, purchasing demand, and supplier lead times. Coordinate with Warehouse and Inventory Control teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory. Support shortage resolution and ensure critical production materials are prioritized appropriately. Work with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to ensure purchased materials meet technical specifications and quality requirements. Assist with new product introductions, new material requirements, supplier changes, and production ramp-up activities. Cost Management & Procurement Analysis Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify cost-saving and sourcing opportunities. Monitor material pricing, market trends, freight costs, supplier conditions, and other factors affecting procurement costs. Develop and implement cost-reduction initiatives without negatively affecting quality, delivery, or operational requirements. Review procurement spend and supplier data to identify consolidation, standardization, or negotiation opportunities. Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and purchasing-cost planning as required. Prepare procurement reports, cost analyses, supplier comparisons, and management updates. Contract & Purchase Order Management Review purchase orders, commercial terms, supplier agreements, and procurement-related contracts for accuracy and completeness. Coordinate with management, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders when contract review or additional approval is required. Monitor supplier compliance with agreed pricing, delivery terms, service levels, specifications, and contractual obligations. Resolve purchase order discrepancies involving pricing, quantities, invoices, damaged materials, rejected goods, shortages, returns, and delivery issues. Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure supporting documentation is complete and audit-ready. Logistics & Cross-Functional Coordination Coordinate with Logistics and Warehouse teams to support domestic and international transportation requirements. Work with suppliers, freight forwarders, carriers, and internal departments to resolve shipping and delivery issues. Ensure purchasing activities are aligned with production schedules and warehouse receiving capacity. Communicate material risks, supplier delays, shortages, and procurement concerns to applicable departments in a timely manner. Participate in cross-functional meetings related to production planning, inventory, material shortages, supplier performance, cost control, and operational priorities. Team Supervision & Development Supervise Procurement Specialists, Buyers, and other assigned procurement personnel. Assign daily priorities and distribute workload based on purchasing requirements and production needs. Train employees on procurement procedures, ERP/MRP systems, supplier communication, negotiation practices, documentation requirements, and company policies. Monitor employee performance, productivity, accuracy, responsiveness, and completion of assigned responsibilities. Provide coaching, feedback, and development support to strengthen team performance and procurement capabilities. Assist management with interviewing, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations for Procurement team members. Promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement within the department. Process Improvement & Compliance Develop, review, and improve procurement procedures, workflows, controls, and standard operating procedures. Identify procurement bottlenecks and implement improvements to reduce purchasing cycle time and increase efficiency. Ensure procurement records are accurate and maintained in accordance with company document-control and audit requirements. Support internal and external audits involving procurement, purchasing records, supplier documentation, inventory, and contracts. Promote ethical purchasing practices and ensure employees avoid conflicts of interest and unauthorized supplier commitments. Support continuous improvement initiatives involving supply chain efficiency, supplier performance, inventory control, cost reduction, and ERP utilization. QualificationsEducation Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and directly relevant procurement experience may be considered. Experience 5+ years of progressive procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain experience. 2+ years of lead, supervisory, or team-coordination experience preferred. Manufacturing procurement experience strongly preferred. Experience purchasing raw materials, components, MRO items, equipment, services, or production-related materials preferred. Solar, semiconductor, electronics, high-tech, automotive, energy, or other advanced manufacturing experience is a plus. Technical Skills Strong knowledge of procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and inventory-control principles. Experience using ERP and MRP systems for purchasing, inventory, material planning, and supplier management. Experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP systems preferred. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, supplier comparisons, cost analysis, and reporting. Ability to review RFQs, supplier quotations, purchase orders, contracts, and commercial terms. Working knowledge of logistics, freight, inventory management, and material flow in a manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications Mandarin Chinese language skills strongly preferred. Experience working with international suppliers, particularly suppliers in Asia, preferred. Knowledge of solar module, photovoltaic, semiconductor, electronics, or related manufacturing supply chains is preferred. Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or related supply-chain credentials are a plus. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong leadership and supervisory skills. Excellent negotiation and supplier-management abilities. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize multiple purchasing requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong attention to detail and commitment to purchasing accuracy. Ability to analyze pricing, supplier proposals, market conditions, inventory requirements, and delivery risks. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively across Production, Planning, Warehouse, Logistics, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and other departments. Ability to make sound purchasing decisions while balancing cost, quality, delivery, inventory, and operational requirements. Strong sense of urgency when addressing material shortages and production risks. Work Environment This position is based in a manufacturing environment and may require regular interaction with warehouse, production, and operational areas. The employee may occasionally be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when entering designated manufacturing or warehouse areas. Physical Requirements Ability to work primarily in an office environment with periodic work in manufacturing and warehouse areas. Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods. Ability to attend meetings throughout the facility and communicate with employees, suppliers, and business partners. Occasional travel may be required for supplier visits, audits, meetings, or business activities. Equal Employment Opportunity TOYO Solar Texas LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
