Manufacturing Buyer

We design and manufacture products for the global oil and gas industry. We have been in business for over 150 years and continue to grow.

The Buyer position is responsible for managing the timely and cost-effective purchase of a variety of Direct and Indirect Materials, supplies and services to meet production requirements for plant and facilities. Responsible for analysis and control of all purchased materials required to ensure manufacturing are sustained and optimized by assuring availability of materials, equipment, suppliers, and services necessary to meet projected and scheduled production requirements. Maintain the highest level of quality and cost effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing and receipt of necessary equipment, supplies.
• Makes sourcing decisions on procurement matters for goods and services.
• Obtains written prices quotes from approved and selected suppliers.
• Prepares purchase orders through computerized system and places orders
• Interprets and evaluate contract provisions with management approval.
• Reviews orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with policies and procedures
• Follows up any delivery problems or issues with suppliers as needed.
• Demonstrates continual effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes
• Participate / assist with plant inventory

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of buying experience
• Strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proven experience of successfully meeting deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be skilled in negotiations including verbal and written skills
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong understanding of supply management, logistics, and financial systems.
• Ability to calculate figures to analyze and forecast product inventory
• Computer Software: Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Word processing, Spreadsheets, E-mail, Order processing, Inventory, SAP or ERP System