Copy of Buyer (Dripping Springs)

Patriot Erectors, LLC Steel Fabricators•Dripping Springs, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the Buyer will be responsible for source selection and procurement functions related to the detailing, fabrication, and field operations for various Patriot Erectors locations including DFW, Central Texas, Houston, and Trinity, Texas.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
5 years plus experience in a steel manufacturing environment.
2 years of purchasing and material control experience in a steel manufacturing environment.
Enthusiastic and high energy
Ability to multi-task
Continual improvement – Must continually be growing one’s craft learning new tools and techniques to manage one’s self.
Understand incremental delivery and the value of metrics and reporting.
MS Office
Excellent communication skills.
Exhibit a high level of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills.
Effectively write business correspondence.
Manage/monitor operations and deliverables.

Nice To Haves

Tekla EPM (preferred)
Read and interpret drawings (preferred)

Responsibilities

Secure and analyze supplier quotes.
Generate purchase orders for raw steel materials, fasteners and pre-fabricated products from suppliers.
Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.
Organize and implement purchasing strategies with direction from the Director of Procurement.
Study market prices and trends.
Closely coordinate with Fabrication/Field Operations and Project Management to assure timely execution of product sourcing activities.
Research and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery(schedule) competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
Coordinate the inventory control parameters for the assigned products.
Assist in the resolution of product quality and delivery problems.

Benefits

Financial Planning
401(k) with matching contributions
Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
Supplemental Coverage Options
Quarterly Financial Planning webinars
Health savings account (HSA)
Paid time off (PTO)
Leave of Absence Programs (Tilt)
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Disability and life insurance
Pet Insurance
Graig Cobb College Scholarship
Gym membership support through affiliated partners
Nivati EAP services offering confidential mental health support—for employees and their families, at no cost
Access to mental health resources and counseling
The Blue Points Program The Blue Points program rewards you for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Continuous learning opportunities, including Udemy training courses and leadership training for managers.
Encourage employees to participate in volunteer activities.