EXPEDITOR/BUYER - ENTRY

Advanced Containment Systems, Inc.•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role serves as a liaison between departments and suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries and smooth material flow. The Expeditor/Buyer will manage purchase orders, resolve invoice issues, and handle returns due to quality concerns. Additionally, they will be responsible for sourcing vendors, preparing purchase orders, and ensuring on-time delivery from suppliers.

Requirements

Proven experience as an Expeditor or similar role
Familiarity with purchasing components, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, and familiar with inventory software
Strong communication and negotiation skills
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Experience in a production environment is a plus

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between various departments and company suppliers, directing shipments to the correct location and arranging for timed deliveries.
Oversee and facilitate the smooth flow of work and materials within or among departments according to production or shipping schedules.
Expedite assigned purchase orders to ensure all requirements specified in the purchase order are accomplished.
Assist Accounts Payable in resolving invoice issues with suppliers.
Manage returns to suppliers due to quality issues and coordinate replacements.
Perform essential functions required by the job.
Source vendors of material, equipment or supplies, determine product availability, lead times, pricing and payment terms.
Prepare and process purchase orders for material, equipment and supplies.
Review purchase order claims for conformance to company policy.
Ensure on-time delivery from all suppliers.