Senior Buyer at Seatrium, Houston (Seatrium)
Senior Buyer at Seatrium in Houston (Seatrium). Full-time. Est. up to $100k. Apply with swipeandhired.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Responsible for just-in-time planning, material requirements planning, capacity planning, and production activity control.
- Coordinates planning strategy for dependent and non-master items.
- Converts planned orders to production orders and purchase orders for dependent and non-master items. Verifies material and capacity available. Releases production orders for manufacturing.
- Converts requisitions into purchase orders with suppliers
- Reconciles problems by identifying work error messages, expediting material shortages, and coordinating with other planners, sales and Purchasing. Balances demand with capacity for dependent and non-master items.
- Serves as a member of supply chain, warehouse and logistics
- Requires product knowledge and knowledge of Just-in-Time, Lean Manufacturing, Materials Requirements Planning, Capacity Planning, ERP, Strategic sourcing, and Production Activity Control.
- Prepares sourcing packages for projects
- Source vendors of material, equipment or suppliers and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales
- Prepare and process purchase orders for supplies and equipment
- Review purchase order claims for conformance to company policy
- Resolve any invoices issues with the suppliers
- Resolve any delivery/material issues with the suppliers
- Ensure on time delivery from all suppliers
- Direct and coordinate activities of buying and distributing material, equipment, machinery, and supplies
- Administer on-line purchasing systems
- Additional duties as assigned
- Complete the backlog report on a weekly basis
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- 3-5 years of work experience in retail inventory planning, allocation, and/or manufacturing
- 4-6 years of systems and technology experience working in a manufacturing, procurement, or customer service related capacity.
- Displays attention to detail, with strong analytic and organizational skills
- Proficient knowledge of Windows-based business computers and Microsoft Office programs; specifically, Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
- Proficient in MRP and ERP systems (SAP)
- Proficient ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written English
- Proficient ability to work collaboratively with others; conduct working relationships in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization
- Proficient ability to remain effective under stress, and respond to pressure in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization
- Demonstrated ability to model customer-focused behaviors leading to outstanding customer experiences
- Consistently demonstrates a commitment to Corporate policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and ethical responsibilities
- Good skills in negotiating, expediting and vendor performance evaluation
- Knowledge and training in purchasing in various fields (electronic, mechanical, and chemical components)
- Good understanding of both inventory and manufacturing systems
- Ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated planning and analytical skills
- Planning system and business Intelligence tool experience a plus
- APICS certification is a plus
- Purchasing and product experience required
- Advanced organization and communication skills
- Process oriented
- Experience working in a team environment
BUSINESS UNIT
Seatrium Limited