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Senior Buyer

1 week ago


Houston, United States Gateway Recruiting - Gateway to Global Careers - Contingent, Retained, Contract Recruiting Services Full time

Summary:

Evaluate, select, place, and expedite assigned procurement contracts or portions of a procurement contract of moderate complexity, diversification, or expense. At this level, tasks and assignments tend to be general but may involve complex and/or non-routine assignments, and duties are performed under limited supervision.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates all activities related to the procurement of a commodity beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.
  • Analyze the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date the commodity is needed.
  • Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodity.
  • Investigate and/or interview potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.
  • Advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
  • Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
  • Implements purchase contracts that comply with company and government regulations.
  • Assures that the commodity is delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meets the quality standards of the company.
  • Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to ensure accurate retention of records.
  • Coordinates appropriate methods needed to distribute commodities in a cost-effective manner.
  • Daily availability includes evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.
  • Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.


Qualifications:

Competencies:

  • Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
  • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
  • Project Management - Communicates changes and progress.
  • Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities.
  • Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
  • Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
  • Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively.
  • Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
  • Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Demonstrates knowledge of the market and competition.
  • Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost-saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue.
  • Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethics.
  • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
  • Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process.
  • Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
  • Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
  • Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
  • Quantity - Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
  • Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures including using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required and wearing company issued badge when on company property; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and material properly.
  • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
  • Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.


Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in a related field
  • 10-15 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Previous experience with plastic and machined parts is a plus.


Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with other employees of the organization.


Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.


Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.


Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Outlook; MS Excel, and MS Word software.


Other Skills and Abilities:

  • Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
  • Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
  • Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)