Purchasing Manager Job at Domingue & Co., Houston, TX

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  • Domingue & Co.
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Purchasing Manager

Location: Houston, TX

Company: Chateau Domingue

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Chateau Domingue

Chateau Domingue is a premier source for European reclaimed and newly quarried architectural materials, supplying architects, designers, and builders with exceptional stone, flooring, and architectural elements from across Europe.

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive Purchasing Manager to oversee international purchasing, vendor coordination, logistics tracking, and inventory readiness—from initial pricing requests through final on-site receipt.

Position Summary

The Purchasing Manager plays a critical role in managing overseas purchasing and logistics. This position requires strong written communication, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts independently.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-directed, and comfortable working with architectural plans, international vendors, shipping timelines, and internal inventory systems.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Vendor Coordination

  • Review architectural plans, dimensions, and special order requirements to request accurate pricing from international vendors (primarily Europe).
  • Prepare clear, concise email communication to suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, specifications, and revisions.
  • Track ongoing correspondence to ensure timely responses and complete documentation.
  • Compile and communicate vendor pricing efficiently to internal teams.

Order & Logistics Management

  • Manage purchase orders from approval through production, containerization, shipping, and arrival.
  • Track shipments and proactively prepare internal systems for incoming inventory.
  • Coordinate with warehouse and operations teams for container receiving.
  • Oversee the receiving process to verify quantities, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues.

Inventory & Systems Management

  • Ensure all purchased items are properly entered and organized in internal databases prior to arrival.
  • Accurately identify items upon receipt, including those without physical tags.
  • Maintain clean, accurate, and up-to-date inventory records.
  • Support continuous improvement of purchasing and inventory workflows.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with sales, operations, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless execution.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally in a fast-paced office environment.
  • Take ownership of issues and follow them through to resolution.

Qualifications

Required

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Excellent written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Comfortable working with databases, inventory systems, and spreadsheetsSelf-motivated with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Preferred

  • Experience with international purchasing or logistics.
  • Familiarity with architectural or construction drawings.
  • Background in building materials, flooring, stone, or design-related industries.

What We Offer
  • Opportunity to play a key role in a growing, design-driven company.
  • Collaborative, professional work environment.
  • Exposure to international sourcing and high-end architectural materials.
  • Competitive compensation based on experience.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Overseas,

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