Senior Buyer - Murray Resources
Houston, TX 77064
About the Job
A leading manufacturer is looking for a Sr. Buyer/Planner to manage the production planning and purchasing of supplies, raw materials, and services for assigned product line. The ideal candidate is a supply chain planning or materials management expert with a strong understanding of purchasing methods and practices. Working under general supervision, the successful candidate will enhance business performance by making high-quality, cost-effective purchases and adhering to established purchasing procedures.
Salary + Additional Benefits:
Location: Houston, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Salary + Additional Benefits:
- $75,000-$100,000
- Medical, Dental, Vison Insurance
- 401K - company match
- 3% Profit Sharing
- 120 PTO hours + Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
Location: Houston, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire
Responsibilities:
- Responsible to commit a delivery date on each customer order received and processed.
- Interface with customer service daily to assure that orders meet customer delivery expectations.
- Quote lead-times on all products to Customer Service team.
- Procure supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for the operation of the organization.
- Check requisitions, contact vendors, and examine bids and contracts.
- Drive the development of project and sustaining production schedules from engineering plans and production specifications.
- Interface with various functional areas, such as Production, Engineering, Shipping, Accounting, etc. to resolve any supply, quality, or logistic problems associated with purchased items.
- Work with design engineering on new product launch, supplier selection and ensure seamless transition for sustaining production release.
- Resolve supplier problems associated with over shipments, shortages, discrepant or obsolete materials, invoice issues, and rework or scraps.
- Review Open Purchase Orders and follow up with suppliers as necessary.
- Prepare RFQs and obtain competitive bids to ensure best total cost of ownership.
- Expedite items/supplies as necessary to meet company demands.
- Responsible to monitor and ensure delivery and inventory performance objectives per the operating plan are met/exceeded.
- Meet defined targets for cost saving initiatives.
- Communicate with Production department to execute the revenue plan.
- Assure ISO 9001 compliance for functional area met.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in supply chain, business management, engineering or equivalent required
- Minimum four to seven years Supply Chain (production planning and/or procurement) experience
- Industrial manufacturing, high mix/low volume background preferred
- Experience working with overseas suppliers managing fabricated, machined, or cast metal products preferred
- APICS CPIM or CSCP Certification is a plus
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Computer skills, including Word, Excel, and database skills
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities and tight deadlines
- Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to develop relationships with internal and external customers
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Passion for enabling best customer experiences
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Source : Murray Resources