Copy of Purchaser

L&L FABRICATION, INC•Douglas, WY

2h•$55,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchaser will purchase goods and services according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. L&L Fabrication is an ASME Code vessel shop Holding U and R stamps. We offer ASME-coded work built to spec, along with repairs and maintenance on used pressure-rated equipment. L&L Fabrication, INC strives on quality work, meeting deadlines, and keeping everyone on the site safe. A high emphasis on safety, quality, and on time delivery.

Requirements

Experience working from engineering bills of materials/BOM’s to buy for fabrication or manufacturing business with complex and diverse components.
Familiarity with raw structural steel, pressure piping components, valves, instrumentation, electrical wiring, paint and insulation materials commonly used in chemical processing and/or oilfield equipment
Strong competency with Microsoft Office
Has the ability to communicate both verbally and written
Must be Eligible to work in the United States (I-9 Eligibility/Verification)
This position will primarily be a working at a computer and will require visual acuity to complete those tasks as well as dexterity to grip and type.
Occasionally you may be required to lift up to 25lbs
Rarely you may be required to lift up to 50lbs
There is the possibility for site walks which will require ability to walk, stoop, crawl, and utilize hands or tools.
May require infrequent travel to different company and vendor locations in the Colorado, Wyoming, and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

Create and process purchase orders in accordance with production requirements and company policies.
Ensures that purchasing agreements are complete and accurate and include appropriate and reasonable terms and conditions.
Monitor supplier performance and address issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.
Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to forecast material requirements and ensure availability.
Maintain accurate records of purchases, inventory levels, and supplier information.
Analyze market trends and material cost fluctuations to identify opportunities for improvement.
Work with finance to ensure timely payments and efficient delivery schedules.
Participate in continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives across the supply chain.
Assist estimating activities by quoting materials and entering parts costs directly into estimating spreadsheets.
Continuously explore and evaluate new vendors for better pricing.
Competitively quote and negotiate with parts and contract labor vendors to acquire materials and services at best possible price and lead time.
Identify vendor costs that deviate greatly from typical market rates and investigate to ensure no misunderstandings occurred in the procurement process.
Proactively interact with internal company stakeholders when clarifications or concerns about BOM accuracy, cost, or schedule issues arise.
Assist project execution with staying on budget and on time by reviewing estimates and identifying cost/lead time variances of major items during procurement.
Communicate and ensure vendors agree to comply with client specifications that affect material sourcing and requirements.
Ensure production schedule is supported with on time delivery of vendor materials.