Buyer II

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries•North Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Nikkiso Cryo, Inc., is one of the world’s foremost suppliers of submerged motor liquefied gas pumps. We offer unmatched reliability, quality and safety. As part of the Nikkiso Company global organization, our original technologies provide our customers with the confidence in knowing they are receiving the latest technology and the highest standards of engineering available. We are located in North Las Vegas, Nevada and we offer a full range of submerged pumps for LNG, LPG, LEG, LN2, liquid propylene and many other liquefied gases. With design, production and test facilities in both the United States and Japan, sales offices in Las Vegas, Houston, London and Tokyo, Nikkiso Cryo offers prompt and full support for all of our customers worldwide. A Buyer II is a member of the Procurement team reporting to the Purchasing Manager and is responsible for supporting the supply chain management system. The Buyer II owns the procurement process, from RFQ to invoicing. The Buyer II is expected to select vendors based on an assessment of risk factors and manage orders through completion with minimal supervision. Negotiation, communication, and expediting skills are required. Any individual in this position will be required to work with a team-first mindset at all times. The employee is also expected to operate with a moderate level of autonomy due to the fast-paced nature of the business.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
3+ years’ experience in a similar position

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted

Responsibilities

Responds to demand using the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software
Creates a Request for Quote (RFQ) package
Negotiates price and delivery schedules with vendors
Awards vendors based on vendor capability, price, and risk factors
Monitors and controls orders once placed, maintaining records within the ERP system, the company database, and various reporting tools in Microsoft office
Expedites orders as required, including occasional visits to vendors locations
Tracks and organizes off-site testing at vendor locations with the project management team as required
Reviews completeness of orders and certification packages with the quality team to provide shipping release to vendors
Ensures completion of open items within the ERP system to assist accounts payable with invoices
Assists in review of potential vendors for compatibility with the NCI supply chain management system
Provides weekly status reports to the Purchasing Manager on open and upcoming orders
Attends a variety of internal and external meetings – the buyer is expected to be well prepared and to bring valuable insight to the meetings as an active participant
Is a willing and active participant in workshops, seminars, and training events
Other duties as assigned