Buyer

JOB SUMMARY: 

Reporting into the Regional Procurement Manager, the Buyer will be based out of Houston, TX and will coordinate the purchase of parts, material and services required for customers by managing the Supply Base for delivery, quality and cost and understanding the internal requirements for demand. 

ESSENTIAL TASKS & DUTIES:  Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Coordinates all activities related to procurement beginning with intent to purchase including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date parts and/or supplies are needed through delivery utilizing ERP system. Purchase a variety of complex and/or technical parts and supplies. 

• Negotiates with suppliers to get the lowest possible cost for the purchased parts and supplies balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs. 

• Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations. 

• Manages supplier performance. May participate in supplier site visits periodically to rate them on production capability, performance and delivery. 

• Purchase materials, components, and services as required based on approved requisitions, replenishment schemes, MRP, or Scheduling inputs. 

• Performs Purchase Order (PO) maintenance associated with ordering, expediting, distribution, approvals and record keeping. Ensures purchasing records are current and up to date in accordance with company policy and ISO documented standards. 

• Assures the purchases are delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meet the quality standards of the company. Manages cost of purchased materials against current standard cost. 

• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes. Processes Return Material Authorizations (RMA) from suppliers as deemed necessary. 

• Maintains required inventory levels of spare parts/safety stock. 

• Contributes as an active member of various teams and committees, providing support and purchasing expertise as assigned by the direct manager. Performance as part of a team may be taken into account for performance evaluations. 

QUALIFICATIONS:   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education & Experience:   

• BA/BS Degree or equivalent years of direct relevant experience    

• 2+ years related experience preferred. 

• ERP experience in SAP/IFS

• Raw Materials experience Required

​Knowledge & Skills:   

• Demonstrated strong and effective communication skills; written, oral and interpersonal. 

• Ability to multi-task, work independently and employ effective time management skills. 

• Strong computer and Microsoft Office skills in Excel and Outlook. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

• Proven teamwork and leadership ability. 

• Well organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.  

• Strong business acumen and professionalism; demonstrates a customer first attitude. 

• Able to complete projects in a timely manner and get results. 

• Supports the strategic and operational direction of the business.  

• Ability to read and interpret documents.  

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employee.