Buyer

LUFKIN • Missouri City, TX

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About The Position

Responsible for the procurement of a variety of materials and services to effectively support Lufkin’s production requirements and support the development of appropriate stocking strategies. This role involves timely and proper execution of MRP exception messages, development of RFI, RFQ, and RFP packages, and evaluation of vendor quotations to ensure optimal quality, lead time, delivery, and cost. The Buyer will also monitor purchase price variance, evaluate purchase lot sizing, and work within cross-functional teams to identify critical materials and develop risk mitigation strategies. Additionally, the role supports category strategy execution, new product development initiatives, and requires a basic knowledge of commodities being purchased and thorough knowledge of MRP planning and inventory management principles. The Buyer is expected to apply standard processes in accordance with Procurement policies and procedures with minimal supervision and follow all Lufkin production, safety, and quality procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain
• At least 3 years of experience in purchasing /procurement is required
• Familiar with industry related commodities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal customers across all levels of the organization, as well as vendors.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and time management skills.
• Able to work in a team and take direction from management or senior level peers.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (JDE Preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in one or more of the following categories desirable – Metals, Machining, MRO, Indirect Services
• APICS or ISM certifications highly desirable
• Lean/Six Sigma - Preferred
• Experience with data analytical tools like Power BI, Tableau, Advanced Excel

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the procurement of a variety of materials and services to effectively support Lufkin’s production requirements and support the development of appropriate stocking strategies.
• Timely and properly execute the MRP exception messages (cancel, defer, place new orders, etc ...) to ensure availability of inventory for material requirements and in support of any inventory reduction strategies.
• Develop RFI, RFQ and RFP packages for the purchase of materials and or services.
• Evaluate vendor quotations and proposals to ensure Lufkin achieves optimal quality, lead time, delivery, and cost.
• Monitor purchase price variance proactively, taking steps to mitigate any product inflation.
• Ability to evaluate purchase lot sizing to optimize inventory levels while minimizing stock outs and excess inventory.
• Work within cross functional teams to identify critical materials and/or services, developing, implementing, and driving sustainable risk mitigation strategies.
• Support category strategy execution by identifying opportunities for alternative sources, cost reduction initiatives and risk mitigation efforts.
• Support new product development initiatives.
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge of commodities being purchased.
• Display thorough knowledge of MRP planning and inventory management principles.
• Apply standard processes while meeting business requirements in accordance with the Procurement policies and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Follow LUFKIN production, safety, and quality procedures.

What This Job Offers

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