Buyer

2 weeks ago


Houston, United States Powell Full time

The Purchasing Buyer I Position is assigned raw materials, components, and/or parts for which they are responsible for procuring in a cost effective and timely manner. Demand for those materials, components, and/or parts will be generated from requisitions or through SCP. In cases of low volume/low value items the Purchasing Buyer I may solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and then purchase materials and/or services. Posted position does not allow for sponsorship or relocation assistance.

**Position Summary
- Adhere to Powell Safety Rules and assure Suppliers do the same
- Review open buy requirements, issue purchase orders, and expedite delivery of the material or service as appropriate.
- Issue purchase orders of $50,000 or less without additional approvals
- Achieve cost improvement targets assigned by Manager
- Achieve inventory reduction targets assigned by Manager
- Establish Payment Terms of not less than Net 45 days with all new suppliers.
- Achieve supplier PPM targets as assigned by Manager
- Promptly disposition excess and/or obsolete purchased inventory
- Monitor and maintain the Purchasing Category Value completeness and accuracy of the items assigned
- Proactively advance professional knowledge and education
- Perform other related duties as assigned

**Job Requirements**
- High school diploma
- Minimum 0-2 years in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum 0-2 years in a material and/or purchasing assignment
- Good interpersonal relationship skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good computer skills
- Must be responsible and dependable
- Attend in house and outside training sessions.
- Attend local professional associations.
- Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products.
- Travel may be required.

LI-CAB

In our 70+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated and assembled to customer specifications

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability

If you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact 713.378.2685. Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.


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