Procurement Buyer

4 weeks ago


Houston, United States MRF North America Full time

Who are we?

We are a leading international service organization focused on high pressure hoses and fluid connectors, providing products and maintenance services to customers from all market segments.

What are we looking for?

Energetic individual with a basic understanding of the supply chain process in regards to procurement and planning. This position would be perfect for someone recently out of school with a focus in Supply Chain/Logistics or someone with a few years of procurement experience under their belt.

What will you be doing?

  • Raise purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of components in line with materials and production planning requirements.
  • Maintain an uninterrupted flow of materials which includes raw materials, components, sub-components, and services from internal, domestic, and international suppliers.
  • Continuously work to identify, notify, and manage potential shortages/backorders by planning and expediting internally and externally.
  • Coordinate all planning and scheduling activities to achieve customer delivery requirements.
  • Expedite, reschedule or cancel open purchase orders to suit unforeseen customer requirements/changes by negotiating with suppliers to minimize impact on inventory holding.
  • Liaise with freight forwarders for all incoming materials from overseas suppliers and maintain in-transit report for accurate online information for Customer Service.
  • Manage inventory levels to achieve balance between customer service and working capital (over stock v/s stock outs).
  • Liaise with field and internal staff in relation to purchasing requests and keep them informed on technical details, price and availability.
  • Support management team with all required reporting of data analysis and prepare reports, in clear and concise communication methods.

Things you need to have?

Education

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required, with at least 2 years of hands-on industry experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Preferred Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from College or University, preferably in a Supply Chain - Logistics

Experience

  • Preferred Years Experience: 2 years in an Industrial Purchasing experience
  • Knowledge and experience with SAP
  • Experience negotiating supply priorities with international vendors

Key Competencies

  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, is required and experience with ERP systems such as M3, SAP or ORACLE is essential.
  • Procurement background would be an advantage
  • Skills in communication, prioritization and organization are necessary.
  • Requires ability to effectively communicate in an International environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Work environment varies depending on job function: Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office/production setting with adequate ventilation. Outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (for instance, rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.) Outdoors but in an enclosed vehicle protected from extreme weather conditions.

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