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BUYER/PURCHASING AGENT

Hempstead, TX 77455

Posted: 02/24/2023 Industry: Industrial Job Number: AS666936223

Job Description

BUYER/PURCHASING AGENT

Monday – Friday

8:00 am – 5:00 pm 

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Purchasing of raw materials and shop supplies
  • Negotiating price and terms with vendors
  • Ensuring that goods are delivered on time and without issue.
  • Review blueprints, specifications, and bill of materials to ensure all material is ordered correctly and meets customer specifications.
  • Quote and procure metal & other raw materials and shop supplies.
  • Be responsible for creating and releasing purchase orders.
  • Define the correct buying channel for each request; choose the best supplier in terms of price, quality, and lead time.
  • Review confirmations and order acknowledgements to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Follow-up on RFQ’s and PO’s to verify pricing and lead time/delivery.
  • Manage vendor relationships:
  • Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and create new ones, evaluating suppliers based on quality, price, and reliability.
  • Set up new vendors in our system with all required documentation.
  • Communicate closely with the sales team, production, machining, and engineering departments to keep them updated with any changes to delivery dates.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

  • Strictly adhere to ethics policies.
  • Manufacturing background required.
  • 3+ years of previous experience in Purchasing / Procurement.
  • Understanding and knowledge of engineering drawings, technical specifications, various grades of materials, mechanical properties, and certifications including mill certs, Charpy Impact Requirements, MTR’s, COA’s NDE’s, COO’s & COC’s.
  • Extensive knowledge of metal/steel.
  • Understanding and knowledge of ERP Systems.
  • Proficient in Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Must speak English or be proficient Bi-lingual.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Have time management & organizational skills, and strong written & verbal communication skills.

 

 

 

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