Purchasing - Buyer | 2257-1

2 weeks ago

Houston, United States Sonepar vallen USA Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Summary

  • ***PLEASE NOTE: This opening is with Encon Safety Products. Encon manufactures safety and protective equipment that Vallen distributes. While Encon is a Vallen company, they still go by Encon Safety Products. The building and signage will say Encon, they refer to themselves as Encon, have Encon email addresses, etc. Please make it clear to candidates that this is a job with Encon.***
    6825 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77041​
    -Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
    -This is a 3-6 month temp assignment, not intended to be temp to hire.
    -Onsite, in person position. Cannot be done remotely.
    -Temp to hire
    -Encon will provide training in this role on the Epicor ERP system.
    -Must be capable of resolving any issues that may arrive related to a buying role, such as issues with pricing, PO's, accounting, invoicing, inventory, transportation, etc.
    -This role is in an office next to the manufacturing facility. If they need to go on the shop floor, steel toe shoes and safety glasses will be provided by Encon.
    -Experience preferred over education.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • ​Position Summary:

    ​Vallen’s Buyers are responsible for purchasing products, goods and materials (stock and/or non-stock) that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. A Buyer may be procuring product in support of a Vallen distribution center, warehouse, an assigned client, and/or an assigned vendor.

    ​Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

    ​• Perform procurement activities to ensure the organization's current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and non-stock) are met and in alignment with Vallen’s purchasing strategies.
    ​• Review and approve assigned inventory forecasts produced by the GAINS application.
    ​• Review and approve daily replenishment recommendations produced by the GAINS application.
    ​• Assess existing orders to determine action for expediting or de-expediting for optimal delivery.
    ​• Place purchase requisitions and vendor orders.
    ​• Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; may coordinate the return of damaged goods and/or replacement items.
    ​• Negotiate and coordinate vendor returns for aging, expired, or excess inventory; coordinate other liquidation activities as required.
    ​• Follow-up on the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery; and communicate status of orders with internal and/or external customers.
    ​• Communicates with vendors to resolve problems with timeliness and product quality.
    ​• Maintain and cultivate relationships with one or more suppliers, vendors, internal or external customers.
    ​• Research and resolve account payables nonconformance with suppliers.​

Minimum Qualifications

  • ​Job Qualifications:

    ​Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Finance, etc.) or equivalent experience. 1+ years of experience in the field of Procurement preferred. CPM certification preferred. Other relevant experience includes:
    ​• Excellent customer service.
    ​• Computer skills and aptitude to learn Vallen’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Inventory Management applications; GAINS experience preferred.
    ​• Mathematical aptitude for basic calculations.
    ​• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
    ​• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
    ​• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, organizational and execution skills.
    ​• Proficiency with MS-Office products.
    ​• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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