- Adhere to Powell Safety Rules and assure Suppliers do the same
- Review open buy requirements, issue purchase orders, and expedite delivery of the material or service as appropriate.
- Issue purchase orders of $50,000 or less without additional approvals
- Achieve cost improvement targets assigned by Manager
- Achieve inventory reduction targets assigned by Manager
- Establish Payment Terms of not less than Net 45 days with all new suppliers.
- Achieve supplier PPM targets as assigned by Manager
- Promptly disposition excess and/or obsolete purchased inventory
- Monitor and maintain the Purchasing Category Value completeness and accuracy of the items assigned
- Proactively advance professional knowledge and education
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- High school diploma
- Minimum 0-2 years in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum 0-2 years in a material and/or purchasing assignment
- Good interpersonal relationship skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good computer skills
- Must be responsible and dependable
- Attend in house and outside training sessions.
- Attend local professional associations.
- Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products.
- Travel may be required.
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Buyer - Houston, United States - Powell Industries
Description
Job Description
The Purchasing Buyer I Position is assigned raw materials, components, and/or parts for which they are responsible for procuring in a cost effective and timely manner.
In cases of low volume/low value items the Purchasing Buyer I may solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and then purchase materials and/or services.
Posted position does not allow for sponsorship or relocation assistance.Position Summary
Job Requirements
About Us
In our 70+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated and assembled to customer specifications
Powered by Innovation - Powell's culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story, and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all of our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance.
Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/DisabilityIf you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.
