Senior Buyer

The Senior Buyer will play a key role in the supply chain team at our flagship manufacturing facility located in Pearland, TX. This is an established, succcessful and growing precision engineering operation, utilizing the latest CNC machinery to produce a high performance range of custom-engineered mechanical components for applications within the gas compression industry. What You Will Bring BS/BA in business or technical field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or an MS/MBA in related field. Extensive experience in purchasing/planning can be substituted in lieu of 4-year degree Established experience of direct procurement for raw materials, metals and mechanical and polymer components and of sub-contracted services Knowledge of both local and international suppliers, preferably having sourced from low-cost areas such as Eastern Europe and / or Asia Direct experience implementing lean concepts such as; Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership and 5S CPIM, CSCP, Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma Green Belt certifications highly desirable Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft office suite software (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, MS project, etc.) Prior experience implementing and managing a Kanban or pull system approach to component flow Knowledge of supplier and component qualification processes Knowledge of supplier performance management practices, including supplier scorecards and performance metrics Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence up, down, and across organizational lines
What You Will Do Evaluate and act upon the MRP requirements and Kanban levels for assigned commodities, generating and adjusting purchase orders and/or shop work orders to support production schedules. Make recommendations of improvement opportunities and alternative courses of action to supply chain/value stream leaders and support purchasing management in activities such as price benchmarking, vendor management, process analysis, market and industry research, and model building Consistently appliy purchasing policies, procedures and processes, conduct contract negotiations and manage the loading and retrieving of legal and compliance documents into applicable storage systems Proactively identify and take appropriate corrective actions to prevent material shortages, expediting materials as required and provide accurate material status information to other departments and site management Communicate forecasted requirements to external suppliers Objectively measure and communicate supplier performance to support supply chain continuous improvement efforts, interfacing with Suppliers, Quality, Strategic Sourcing, and Engineering to quickly resolve quality, delivery or cost issues Drive increased inventory turns, reduced cycle times, and improved Customer OTD by developing, implementing and managing pull-based material replenishment processes, including, but not limited to Kanban cards, vendor managed inventory and supplier consignments Work closely with the Value Stream, Commodity Management, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to proactively identify, prioritize and complete resourcing and supplier development projects Support resourcing and out-sourcing projects by proactively planning materials to ensure uninterrupted flow of product to customers as required Provide effective support to new product introduction teams, proposal development and subcontracting opportunities as they develop Ensure quick resolution of shipping discrepancies, receiving errors, and invoice errors, and authorizes all inventory adjustments, coordinating adjustments to ship dates or quantities on open purchase orders as necessary
WHO WE ARE Dover Precision Components delivers performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We ensure optimum efficiency, reliability and productivity in even the most challenging operating environments with a portfolio of custom-engineered, precision-manufactured products, backed by robust research & development and comprehensive aftermarket services. Our portfolio includes hydrodynamic bearings, active magnetic bearings, system and bearing protection, and reciprocating compressor components - from renowned brands with unrivalled technology and application expertise. Facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, supported by a network of technical sales representatives, enable us to take a globally interconnected approach to serving our customers' global and local operations. Our team is committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement in all that we do.BUILDING POTENTIAL, SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE, BOOSTING FUTURES We are diligent in recognizing our employees' needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are. ABOUT DOVER We are part of Dover, who are a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law. Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact [email protected] for assistance with an accommodation. Nearest Major Market: Houston Job Segment: Supply Chain, Shipping and Receiving, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, Supply, Operations, Management