Buyer I

Chart Industries•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Buyer I contributes to developing and implementing global supply chain management strategies in an engineered-to-order manufacturing environment. The role initiates requests for quotation after required approvals or MRP demands, identifies and develops vendors, and maintains accurate records and reports on purchasing activities. The Buyer communicates material issues that could affect customer due dates, monitors stock materials and inventory, and participates in team meetings to address project and order status and resolve customer-impacting issues. The position manages supplier relationships by monitoring performance, ensuring proper invoicing, issuing and revising purchase orders, ensuring fulfillment as contracted, reviewing pricing, and managing back orders. It also supports continuous improvement and cost-reduction opportunities and coordinates repair processing and loaner equipment when needed or requested. The work involves interactions with internal departments and customers, including Operations, Proposals, Project Management, and Engineering, as well as suppliers, distributors, Accounts Payable, and Shipping & Receiving. The environment includes some outdoor work and an office environment. When in the shops, required PPE includes safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, ear plugs, and a safety vest; gloves and a face shield are used when needed. Physical activities include walking, standing, using hands, bending, and lifting.

Requirements

Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced engineered-to-order manufacturing environment.
Ability to identify and develop vendors.
Experience developing supply chain management strategies.
Participate in developing and implementing global supply chain management strategies.
Good negotiation skills.
Strong understanding of contracts, contract requirements, and contract management.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of steel and metal production processes and markets.
Understanding of international business and international sourcing processes.
College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to developing and implementing global supply chain management strategies.
Initiate requests for quotation after obtaining required approvals or receiving MRP demands.
Identify and develop vendors.
Maintain accurate records and provide reports on phases of purchasing activities.
Communicate material issues that may affect customer due dates to Customer Service, Project Managers, and other team members.
Monitor and manage stock materials and inventory.
Attend team meetings to discuss project and order status and identify and resolve issues that may affect the customer.
Drive and implement recommendations for continuous improvement and cost reduction.
Monitor supplier performance and manage supplier relationships.
Ensure proper invoicing.
Issue purchase orders, including revisions, and ensure fulfillment as contracted.
Review pricing and manage back orders.
Coordinate repair processing and obtain loaner equipment as needed or requested.