Buyer

Powell•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Buyer manages an assigned set of commodities to align the supply chain with demand schedules at the lowest total cost. The role improves supply-chain performance through supplier scorecards and action plans, implements stocking programs where applicable to prevent stockouts and shortages, and promptly returns non-conforming material to suppliers. The Buyer also reduces business costs by managing purchase price variance and delivering cost savings through local and corporate projects. The position does not allow sponsorship or relocation.

Requirements

High school diploma or associate degree.
Purchasing and supply chain experience.
Strong negotiation skills.
Demonstrated analytical and root-cause determination skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Computer skills, including ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and supplier portals.
High level of customer focus, both internal and external.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Purchasing and supply chain experience in an engineered-to-order manufacturing environment preferred.
APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Place purchase orders on time and in accordance with Powell’s Grants of Authority.
Adjust supplier delivery schedules to support customer schedule changes, communicate shortage status, and expedite purchase orders as required.
Deliver savings from cost-reduction projects to reduce the overall cost base.
Develop action plans for poor-performing suppliers to improve delivery performance or exit them as suppliers.
Maintain inventory controls.
Ensure purchase order information is accurate so supplier invoices can be processed efficiently.
Promptly disposition non-conforming material back to suppliers to minimize schedule delays.
Maintain purchasing information in Oracle, including lead times, pricing, and minimum order quantities.
Work with the Inventory team to disposition excess and obsolete purchased inventory.
Adhere to Powell Safety Rules.