Procurement Buyer

Summary:

The Buyer is responsible for assisting in the selection and purchasing of quality products at our Production facility in Midland, TX from a group of suppliers globally and or domestic along with the On time delivery of such goods.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Buying direct material parts from global suppliers

Negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers

Providing buying benefits such as savings, better lead times, terms, when buying parts

Assurance of supply on timely matter, following thru from ordering to delivery

Transacting and Placing Purchase Orders for Direct Material Needs in our Netsuite System

Maintaining records and estimated dates for deliveries in the system Netsuite

Keeping Supplier  and parts attributes in Netsuite up to date

Owning Supplier Leadtimes and working on improving them.

Owning Procrument-Receiving issues and disputed items resolution process for buy

Resolving Supplier Accounts Payable disputes

Assist in maintaining current inventory.

Assists in research, analysis, and forecasting of current and future buying trends, and products.

Maintains relationships with assigned wholesalers, vendors, and suppliers.

Assists in negotiation of contracts with select wholesalers, vendors, and suppliers.

Assigned to projects to support procurement of goods and services.

Potential assignments to assist commodities to manage procurement and inventory levels.

Maintaining healthy commercial relationships with suppliers

Maintains relationships with internal customers.

Clear reporting of progress and expected deliveries.

Infrequent travel may be required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree required in Business Administration, Supply Chain,  Finance, or related field.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, NetSuite or related software.

Ability to compile information and data to make decisions.

Ability to work under pressure and to problem solving,

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Fluent in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with ERPs.  Purchasing Modules a must.

Experience negotiating supply chain contracts.

3 years of relevant experience for Senior Buyer level.

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.