Buyer (8303 Fallbrook)

Foxconn Industrial Internet • Houston, TX

120d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for purchasing materials for production use and ensuring continuity and quality of supplies. Office located in Houston, not remote, hybrid; expected in office during workday.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required
• Strong communication (written and verbal) skills
• Proven ability to function independently and multi-task
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain required.
• 0-2 years of purchasing or commodity management required.

Nice To Haves

• SAP/Oracle knowledge preferred
• Contract manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate vendor performance.
• Set up new vendors by working with the Legal and Finance departments.
• Prepare and place purchase orders.
• Verify timely receipt of items and resolve receiving errors and discrepancies with suppliers.
• Provide recovery plan for inventory shortages, overages, and other issues.
• Work with internal departments and suppliers to coordinate RMA (return merchandise authorization) and rework.
• Assist with ECN (engineering change notification) implementation.
• Work with the NPI (new product introduction) team with necessary supply chain support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level