Senior Purchasing Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: San Antonio, TX - San Antonio, TX 78218Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $140,000.00 - $165,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Supply ChainSenior Purchasing Manager     

Job Code
11009

FLSA Status
Exempt

Job Family
Supply Chain

Job Level
L5

HSE Status
Safety- Sensitive


About Mesa Power Solutions
Mesa Power Solutions is a fast-growing U.S. manufacturer delivering reliable, responsible power systems to industrial markets nationwide. We engineer and build advanced, sound-attenuated, temperature-controlled generator sets designed to perform in the toughest environments. Backed by industry-leading service and real-time telemetry technology, we give our customers the confidence and visibility they need to keep critical operations running.
At Mesa, people come first. We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel safe, respected, and valued and where performance, accountability, and professional growth are recognized and rewarded. Our A.D.A.P.T. values drive everything we do. We are:
Action-Oriented. Disciplined. Accountable. Passionate. Trustworthy.

 

What We Offer


Competitive base pay 
401(k) plan
Generous paid time off — including vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement
100% employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
Critical Illness and Accident insurance
Annual Evaluations with the opportunity for a pay increase based on performance


We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success.


Employment Requirements
Safety is a core value at Mesa. Positions identified as safety-sensitive require initial drug screening as a condition of employment, and employees in those roles may be subject to random testing in accordance with company policy.


If you’re ready to do meaningful work, grow professionally, and be part of a team that’s powering critical industries nationwide, this is your opportunity.
Join Mesa Power Solutions and help us build the future of reliable power.

 

Job Summary
The Senior Purchasing Manager leads Mesa’s procurement operations to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of materials, equipment, and services. They lead a team of Buyers responsible for executing purchase orders and ensuring material availability across multiple U.S. manufacturing sites. This role focuses on operational purchasing execution, translating MRP and demand signals into timely procurement actions, maintaining balanced inventory levels, and driving supplier delivery performance to support uninterrupted production. The position partners closely with Planning, Materials Management, and Operations to ensure raw materials, components, and indirect production materials are available at the right time, quantity, and location. The Senior Purchasing Manager leverages data, technology, and leadership practices to optimize purchasing impact across the organization.

 

Essential Duties


Lead, coach, and develop a multi-site purchasing team to achieve operational goals and align with business objectives    
Set clear expectations and standards for purchase order execution, including confirmations, expediting, and exception management    
Oversee end-to-end PO execution (MRP-driven), ensuring timely placement, maintenance, and closure to support production    
Balance workload across plants, materials, and commodities to optimize performance and responsiveness    
Provide hands-on support for material shortages, supplier issues, and critical escalations    
Monitor open orders and supplier commitments to prevent line stoppages and production disruptions    
Direct buyer actions (pull-ins, push-outs, reschedules, cancellations) in response to changing demand    
Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Operations, Engineering, and Materials to align supply with production needs    
Support S&OP and forecasting processes, ensuring timely and accurate communication with suppliers    
Manage inventory balance by aligning material availability with working capital targets and minimizing excess/obsolete stock    
Oversee supplier performance, including on-time delivery, responsiveness, and continuous improvement initiatives    
Lead supplier escalation and recovery efforts in coordination with Quality, Engineering, and Sourcing    
Provide visibility into material risks, shortages, and recovery plans to operations and plant leadership    
Standardize purchasing processes, improve supply chain visibility, and drive efficiency and risk reduction across sites    
Ensure compliance with internal controls while managing team performance, resource allocation, budgets, and reporting    
All other duties assigned.

QualificationsEducation
Requir