Senior Buyer (Houston)

Job Description

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

Job 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

Planning system and business Intelligence tool experience a plus

APICS certification is a plus

Purchasing and product experience required

Advanced organization and communication skills

Process oriented

Experience working in a team environment

Business Unit

Seatrium Limited