Senior Buyer

Powell Industries • Houston, TX

11d

About The Position

The Buyer manages an assigned set of commodities to align the supply chain with demand schedules at the lowest total cost possible. The role improves supply-chain performance through supplier scorecards and action plans, implements suitable stocking programs to prevent shortages, and promptly returns non-conforming material to suppliers. The Buyer also manages purchase price variance and delivers cost savings through local and corporate projects. This position does not allow for sponsorship or relocation. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

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 with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and supplier portals, including Oracle.
• High level of customer focus for internal and external customers.
• Meet the physical demands of the job, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 65 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Purchasing and supply-chain experience in an engineered-to-order manufacturing environment preferred.
• APICS certification preferred (CPIM or CSCP).

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.
• Reduce the overall cost base by delivering savings from cost-reduction projects.
• Develop action plans for poorly performing suppliers to improve delivery performance or exit them as suppliers.
• 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.
• Follow Powell safety rules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED