Sr Buyer

Sr Buyer **Location:** Beasley, TX, United States, 77417 **Company:** Chart Industries **_Ensuring Chart’s Success…_** **REQUIREMENTS - MUST BE ABLE TO DO THE FOLLOWING:** + Experience in developing supply chain management strategies required + Creative thinker with strong analytical skills required + Good negotiation skills required + Strong understanding of contracts, contract requirements, and contract management required + Systems skills (procurement related) required + Solid interpersonal skills and strong communicator required + Knowledge of steel/metal production process and markets preferred + Understanding of international business and international sourcing process preferred + Cross disciplinary experience is highly valued and preferred + Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred + Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures + Ability to rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job + Ability to work under immediate supervision + Primary job functions may typically require exercising independent judgment + Knowledge of JD Edwards or similar ERP system **_What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be…_** **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Contribute in developing and implementing global supply chain management strategies + Initiate RFQ after obtaining required approvals or MRP demands + Identify and Develop vendors + Maintain an accurate recordkeeping system and provide reports on various phases of activities + Regularly communicate material issues that may impact Customer due dates with Customer Service, Project Managers and other team members. + Monitor and manage stock materials/inventory + Regularly attend team meetings to discuss project and order status and to identify and resolve issues that may impact the customer. + Drive and implement recommendations enabling continuous improvement and cost reduction opportunities + Manage the supplier relationship: + Monitor performance + Ensure proper invoicing + Issue purchase orders, including revisions, and ensure fulfillment as contracted + Review pricing and back order management **_Your Education Should Be…_** **Minimum Education:** College degree preferred **_Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…_** **INTERACTION:** Internal Departments/Customers - Operations, Proposals, Project Management, Engineering, etc. Vendors – Supplier, Distributors, etc. Accounts Payable when dealing with invoices Shipping & Receiving **WORKING CONDITIONS:** Some Outdoor Office Environment **REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) WHILE IN THE SHOPS:** Safety Glasses Steel Toe Shoes Ear Plugs Safety Vest Gloves (when needed) Face Shield (when needed) **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** Walking Standing Using hands Bending Lifting **_Your Professional Experience Should Be…_** + Ability to work to high level of accuracy and efficiency within a fast-paced engineered to order manufacturing environment. + Identify and develop vendors + Experience in developing supply chain management strategies required + Participate in developing and implementing global supply chain management strategies + Good negotiation skills required + Strong understanding of contracts, contract requirements, and contract management required + Knowledge of steel/metal production process and markets preferred + Understanding of international business and international sourcing process preferred + Coordinate processing of repairs and obtaining loaner equipment as needed, or requested **_Chart is an equal opportunity employer_**