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Lead Buyer- Chemical

Lead Buyer- Chemical

Spencer OgdenPasadena, TX, United States
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Stores lead / buyer responsibilities & duties

  • Manage all aspects of plant procurement, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and product quality assurance
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent and reliable delivery of high-quality parts.
  • Create and maintain accurate records of all plant purchases and inventory levels.
  • Negotiate pricing and payment terms, and control costs to meet organizational goals
  • Initiates MRO and service purchase requisitions and orders as needed utilizing ARIBA and SAP.
  • Receive ARIBA orders invoices receipts.
  • Replenishment of all MRO stocked parts
  • Expedite deliveries and follow through as needed.
  • Kitting of maintenance work order parts.
  • Manage VMI Programs.
  • Manage Vending Machine Programs
  • Process all plant releases (Tracking for off-site repair parts)
  • Update stocked parts lead times.
  • Inactivate obsolete parts
  • Manage return & resale of obsolete equipment
  • Manage repairable program
  • Create / Modify new bin locations
  • Coordinate cycle counts.
  • Process RMAs.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field
  • Previous experience in a procurement or buying role within a manufacturing environment
  • 5+ years of experience in a plant buying or sourcing role
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP inventory management systems.
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Familiarity with supply chain and procurement best practices
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships
  • Certifications such as CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) are preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
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