Senior Buyer

Seatrium•Houston, TX

12d

About The Position

Responsible for just-in-time planning, material requirements planning, capacity planning, and production activity control. Coordinates planning strategy for dependent and non-master items. Converts planned orders to production orders and purchase orders for dependent and non-master items. Verifies material and capacity available. Releases production orders for manufacturing. Converts requisitions into purchase orders with suppliers Reconciles problems by identifying work error messages, expediting material shortages, and coordinating with other planners, sales and Purchasing. Balances demand with capacity for dependent and non-master items. Serves as a member of supply chain, warehouse and logistics Requires product knowledge and knowledge of Just-in-Time, Lean Manufacturing, Materials Requirements Planning, Capacity Planning, ERP, Strategic sourcing, and Production Activity Control. Prepares sourcing packages for projects Source vendors of material, equipment or suppliers and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales Prepare and process purchase orders for supplies and equipment Review purchase order claims for conformance to company policy Resolve any invoices issues with the suppliers Resolve any delivery/material issues with the suppliers Ensure on time delivery from all suppliers Direct and coordinate activities of buying and distributing material, equipment, machinery, and supplies Administer on-line purchasing systems Additional duties as assigned Complete the backlog report on a weekly basis

Requirements

3-5 years of work experience in retail inventory planning, allocation, and/or manufacturing
4-6 years of systems and technology experience working in a manufacturing, procurement, or customer service related capacity
Displays attention to detail, with strong analytic and organizational skills
Proficient knowledge of Windows-based business computers and Microsoft Office programs; specifically, Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
Proficient in MRP and ERP systems (SAP)
Proficient ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written English
Proficient ability to work collaboratively with others; conduct working relationships in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization
Proficient ability to remain effective under stress, and respond to pressure in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization
Demonstrated ability to model customer-focused behaviors leading to outstanding customer experiences
Consistently demonstrates a commitment to Corporate policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and ethical responsibilities
Good skills in negotiating, expediting and vendor performance evaluation
Knowledge and training in purchasing in various fields (electronic, mechanical, and chemical components)
Good understanding of both inventory and manufacturing systems
Ability to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated planning and analytical skills
Purchasing and product experience required
Advanced organization and communication skills
Process oriented
Experience working in a team environment
Requires product knowledge and knowledge of Just-in-Time, Lean Manufacturing, Materials Requirements Planning, Capacity Planning, ERP, Strategic sourcing, and Production Activity Control

Nice To Haves

Planning system and business Intelligence tool experience a plus
APICS certification is a plus

Responsibilities

just-in-time planning
material requirements planning
capacity planning
production activity control
Coordinates planning strategy for dependent and non-master items
Converts planned orders to production orders and purchase orders for dependent and non-master items
Verifies material and capacity available
Releases production orders for manufacturing
Converts requisitions into purchase orders with suppliers
Reconciles problems by identifying work error messages, expediting material shortages, and coordinating with other planners, sales and Purchasing
Balances demand with capacity for dependent and non-master items
Serves as a member of supply chain, warehouse and logistics
Prepares sourcing packages for projects
Source vendors of material, equipment or suppliers and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales
Prepare and process purchase orders for supplies and equipment
Review purchase order claims for conformance to company policy
Resolve any invoices issues with the suppliers
Resolve any delivery/material issues with the suppliers
Ensure on time delivery from all suppliers
Direct and coordinate activities of buying and distributing material, equipment, machinery, and supplies
Administer on-line purchasing systems
Complete the backlog report on a weekly basis
Additional duties as assigned