Purchasing Manager

(Purchasing Manager) Job Description

Lucchese Bootmaker has been hand making Cowboy Boots in Texas for more than 138 years. Lucchese focuses on getting the perfect fitting boot on every customer’s foot by offering the most unique in store experience. In addition to Cowboy Boots, Lucchese sells private label and other brand products from America's most-trusted manufacturers. Learn more about Lucchese Bootmaker at www.lucchese.com.

Operational Excellence Focus:

The Purchasing Manager will drive competitive advantage and value creation for Lucchese through the development of sourcing initiatives. The Purchasing Manager will also manage, plan, implement and execute procurement initiatives impacting operations through individuals under their supervision and through the Procurement Structure by coaching and mentoring, collaborating cross-functionally, and building effective business relations both internally and externally.

Main duties will include:

• Coordinate and manage all purchasing responsibilities including raw material for boot making process, i.e. leather and all components.
• Attend scheduled operations and maintenance meetings.
• Manage high level projects and initiatives.
• Support and facilitate long-term supplier agreements.
• Manage the Purchasing Team.
• Coordinate with Lucchese’s Buyers to ensure strategies are implemented and followed.
• Respond quickly to expedited requests.
• Ensure team members follow corporate policies.

Skills & Abilities Required:

• Seven (7) years purchasing experience, preferably in a footwear manufacturing environment.
• Experience with leather products preferred.
• Four (4) years’ experience managing other Purchasing personnel.
• Valid passport and willingness to travel domestically, and internationally, up to 10% of the time.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (business, supply chain management, or related field).
• Experience with Netsuite is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Self-starter who can build sourcing/procurement credibility cross-functionally.
• Ability to work at Lucchese’s El Paso, TX production facility 5 days per week.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

Physical Requirements:

• Good physical condition and strength

• Able to safely lift boxes up to 30 pounds.