Buyer I

TAS•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer I role will support procurement efforts for engineered-to-order projects for modular solutions, which can include datacenters, packaged air and/or chilled water, power plants, etc., all within an MRP-driven environment. Buyers are responsible for managing assigned projects, sourcing assigned commodities and expense types, and developing new suppliers, ensuring contractual requirements are met, and recommending final purchase decisions.

Requirements

Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Organized self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
Ability to follow standard work processes.
Good organizational, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Knowledge of materials management, purchasing methods, and expediting procedures.
Must be able to work under pressure.
Must be able to work with the team in developing improved work processes for the department.
Foundation level knowledge of standard ERP/ MRP principles and practices.
Microsoft Office Suite experience, basic Excel skills required.
2-5 years of experience in purchasing/expediting in an custom engineered manufacturing organization to order/make to order ERP/MRP driven manufacturing environment.
Understanding of general manufacturing practices, policies and processes.

Nice To Haves

Infor/LN experience/purchasing module knowledge a plus.
APICS CPIM certification.
Experience in MRO purchasing, electrical commodities and equipment, and labor/services is preferred
Contract review and interpretation skills are preferred, with prior hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain frequent communication with suppliers from order placement to receipt to ensure quality and schedules are met
Develop and monitor supplier recovery plans, as necessary, for quality issues or schedule delays
Communicate risks and changes of supplier orders to appropriate TAS personnel
Solicit and review supplier quotations
Support the prequalification process for potential suppliers
Reconcile Bill of Materials (BOM)s to planned orders and issued Purchase Orders (PO) and working with Configuration Management and Purchasing to resolve discrepancies
Maintain Supplier PO promise dates and receipt of materials in the ERP system.
Advise senior management of non-standard contractual issues which can create legal and business risk to TAS
Maintain and report metrics on supplier performance and other assigned objectives
Maintain good relations with supplier personnel
Resolve receiving discrepancies by comparing purchase order to delivery documentation.
Assure an uninterrupted flow of materials, supplies and services required to operate the organization.
Follow up purchases as necessary through correspondence or telephone to expedite order, change amounts, material, specifications, etc.
Any other responsibilities as assigned by TAS.