Buyer

Description

This role is essential in strategic coordination of materials to meet production demands. The Buyer works closely with various departments, including plant management, production planning, and sales. Duties include locating and qualifying suppliers, researching goods, services and materials, negotiating price and processing purchasing orders.

Principal Accountabilities

• Review and process purchase orders and/or contracts to suppliers.
• Ensure materials meet specifications, quality standards, quantity, delivery, and other terms.
• Coordinating with other departments to purchase materials based on customer orders and production schedules.
• Manage key supplier relationships to negotiate price and lead time.
• Process supplier non-conformance and expedite replacement material.
• Update supplier data in MRP system such as pricing, lead-time, minimum order quantity and contact information.
• Manage supplier confirmation/communications
• Research and develop new suppliers
• Assist with onboarding suppliers and tracking supplier performance.
• Expedite purchase orders and request status updates.
• Notify plant management of material delivery adjustments.
• Developing and maintaining detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company.
• Managing cost issues and formulating cost-reduction strategies.

Requirements

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• Associates degree preferred
• 5+ years' experience in Purchasing/Procurement
• Strong SAP knowledge
• Experience in chemical manufacturing preferred
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to effectively handle supplier interactions and manage internal communications.
• Experience working effectively in a collaborative team environment

Hybrid position with some in-office requirements. Must be located in the Houston area with ability to commute to office as needed.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.