Purchase and Expediting Engineer

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2 Locations
Senior level
Design • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
The Purchase and Expediting Engineer is responsible for utilizing deep knowledge of engineering principles, product specifications, and company operational processes to effectively execute project management tasks. This role involves substantial interaction with internal departments and suppliers, requiring strong negotiation skills and decision-making capabilities for complex projects.
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Overview & Responsibilities

· Deep knowledge of engineering/design principles.

Thorough knowledge of Elliott product specifications and features including design/manufacturing principles.

· Strong knowledge of operational processes in Elliott and knowledge of industry practice and standards.

· Understands company cost structure and how to develop full and accurate cost totals.

Strong understanding of project execution processes and standards.

· The job requires substantial contact with various departments within the company and suppliers.

· Position will require membership in internal Cross-Functional teams and Supplier Alliance Teams.

· May have contact with both internal and external customers in coordination meetings and other problem areas.

Strong negotiating and influencing skills are required as a leader and when making deals with suppliers.

·  Works under limited direction with greater discretion in decision making.

Works on larger projects with more complex choices in commodities and terms.

· Bachelor degree in business or a related field, or equivalent in related work experience.

. 6 years of experience in purchasing.

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The Company
Houston,, TX
1,490 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1910

What We Do

For more than 100 years, the world has turned to Elliott for the design, manufacture and service of critical turbomachinery. Our primary products are centrifugal and axial compressors, steam turbines, power recovery expanders, and lubrication and other auxiliary systems for rotating equipment. Elliott products and services are used throughout the world in the oil and gas, refining and petrochemical industries, as well as in other process and power applications. We have earned a reputation for quality, efficiency and reliability in our products and our people.

Our primary manufacturing facilities are located in Jeannette, Pennsylvania (USA) and in Sodegaura, Chiba (Japan), and we maintain a global network of 29 sales offices and service centers, for regional access and local response. Elliott is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebara Corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan

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