Director - Purchasing

Our Mission:

Join the Industry Leader in Lifting Solutions
At Bishop Lifting Products, Inc., we don’t just move loads – we move industries forward. As the most trusted name in lifting, we’ve been solving routine and complex challenges since 1984 with top-quality products, deep expertise, and unmatched customer service. From wire ropes to rigging, slings, and below-the-hook solutions, we’ve got the gear and the grit to support America’s toughest jobs.

With 40 locations nationwide, a growing team, and a culture built on safety, service, and teamwork, Bishop Lifting is where hard work meets opportunity. Be part of a company that’s lifting the industry – and our people – to new heights.

Position Overview

The Director of Purchasing oversees all purchasing and sourcing activities across Bishop Lifting Products’ branches and business units. This role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that ensure cost-effective purchasing, strong supplier partnerships, and consistent availability of materials, components, and equipment critical to BLP’s rigging, fabrication, service, and product distribution operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on strategic leader with a deep understanding of industrial products, vendor management, and multi-branch supply operations. This person will drive standardization, compliance, and efficiency across the company’s purchasing functions while supporting branch-level operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a company-wide purchasing strategy aligned with operational and financial objectives.
• Lead the transition from decentralized to standardized purchasing processes across all BLP divisions and branches.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to forecast purchasing needs, set cost-reduction goals, and establish performance metrics.

Supplier Management

• Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic supplier and vendor relationships to secure high-quality products at competitive pricing.
• Evaluate supplier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives for delivery, quality, and service.
• Oversee contract management, pricing agreements, and vendor compliance with BLP policies and safety standards.

Operational Excellence

• Partner with operations, sales, fabrication, and service teams to ensure materials and components are available to meet project timelines.
• Develop and enforce standardized purchasing procedures, approval workflows, and documentation controls.
• Manage inventory and lead efforts to optimize stock levels and working capital utilization.
• Leverage technology and ERP systems to streamline purchasing transactions and reporting.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor purchasing staff across multiple locations, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Provide training and guidance on best practices, supplier management, and compliance standards.
• Support branch managers and regional leaders in implementing purchasing policies and vendor controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree or CPM/CSCP certification highly preferred.
• 10 years of progressive purchasing or supply chain management experience, preferably within the industrial, lifting, rigging, or manufacturing sector.
• Proven success in vendor negotiation, contract management, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Experience managing multi-site procurement operations and standardizing purchasing systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (such as Epicor, SAP, or NetSuite) and advanced Excel/data analysis skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k)
• Career growth opportunities across Bishop Lifting Products’ expanding network of locations
• A collaborative, safety-focused, and performance-driven work environment
• Hybrid schedule- 3 days a week based out of our Corporate office in Downtown Houston, TX

Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. and it’s subsidiaries are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Are you looking for an opportunity to become part of a rapidly-growing industry? Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. is looking for talent that will hold true to our mission while maintaining the safety and knowledge that we have valued since we were founded in 1984. 

Apply today! We’re ready to help you start your new career path.