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Materials - Buyer - Direct IntermediateIconma • Austin, TX, United States
Materials - Buyer - Direct Intermediate

Materials - Buyer - Direct Intermediate

Iconma • Austin, TX, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Materials - Buyer - Direct Intermediate

Our client, an Energy Services company, is looking for a Materials - Buyer - Direct Intermediate for their Austin, TX location.

Responsibilities:

  • Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase under supervision. Manage none strategic suppliers (none QFM)? $5M. Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.
  • Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers. Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner. Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate.
  • Follows purchasing business processes.
  • Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.
  • Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues

Requirements:

  • Years of experience: 3-5
  • Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
  • Understanding of supply chain processes and purchasing strategies.
  • Knowledge of inventory management and logistics.
  • Familiarity with contract management and vendor relations.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
  • Significant experience in purchasing or procurement, often ranging from 3 to 5 years.
  • Experience in a similar industry or with specific products relevant to the hiring organization may be required.
  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
  • Problem Solving
  • Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
  • Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
  • Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
  • Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and pricing.
  • Excellent analytical skills to assess vendors and evaluate product quality and cost-effectiveness.
  • Proficiency in procurement software SAP/SCV/ARIBA
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Motivation, initiative, collaboration, connectivity and coaching
  • Bachelor's Degree Required
  • A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field is typically preferred
  • Required: Data analysis, inventory management, procurement processes, and supply chain technologies
  • Required: procurement software SAP/SCV/ARIBA
  • Required: effective communication, negotiation, critical thinking, and problem-solving

Why Should You Apply?

  • Health Benefits
  • Referral Program
  • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
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