Purchaser

Nitel•Houston, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you're ready to jump into a hands-on role where your efficiency drives company success, this is your opportunity. The Purchaser is a critical player in the Network Innovation supply chain, responsible for ensuring the cost-effective and timely acquisition of goods and services necessary for our operations. You will play a key role in executing purchasing strategies, assisting with major supplier contracts, and maintaining reliable vendor relationships. This position requires a meticulous approach to high-volume PO creation and inventory control, ensuring every transaction is accurate and contributes directly to our overall efficiency and bottom line.

Requirements

High School or higher education level with a minimum of 2 years of progressive purchasing experience, including time in a lead or strategically focused capacity.
Proven ability to negotiate contracts, analyze purchasing data, prepare budgets, and drive significant cost-saving initiatives.
Strong proficiency in MS Office and ERP/CRM systems (e.g., Dynamics CRM) for effective inventory, purchasing management, and large-volume PO creation.
Superior attention to detail, strong analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for multi-departmental and vendor collaboration, plus the ability to operate material handling equipment (hand jacks/forklifts) as needed.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize costs, quality, and delivery of goods and services.
Oversee the entire procurement cycle, from requisition to order placement and final delivery.
Ensure adherence to purchasing policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines.
Monitor purchase orders and expedite them when necessary to meet required delivery dates.
Monitor market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and service metrics.
Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to achieve favorable agreements.
Manage supplier relationships, addressing performance issues, and fostering long-term partnerships.
Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions as needed.
Collaborate with other departments (Sales, Customer Service, Logistics) to forecast purchasing needs and optimize inventory levels.
Monitor inventory turns and implement strategies to reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
Assist with annual inventory counts and conduct regular spot checks on a weekly and monthly basis.
Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiency.
Prepare and manage purchasing budgets.
Create part numbers and maintain price updates in the ERP system.
Generate reports and metrics as requested by the Director, Supply Chain.
Continuously seek to improve purchasing processes and workflows.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, internal policies, and audit requirements.
Utilize purchasing software and systems effectively to streamline operations.
Prepare and present reports on purchasing activities, cost savings, and supplier performance.
Resolve complex purchasing issues, such as delayed shipments, quality discrepancies, or pricing disputes.
Act as an escalation point for purchasing-related problems.
Perform other duties as reasonably assigned.