Procurement Buyer-Expeditor in Houston, Texas at ONWARD RESOURCES LLC
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Job Description
Job Title: Procurement Expeditor-Buyer.
Department:
Reports To: Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, or Director
Location: Houston, Texas
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary:
Under supervision responsible for the day-to-day purchasing activities as required by project assignment. Become familiar with supplier capabilities so as to better develop RFP definitions. Create bid packages to support the requisition process. Have direct communications with suppliers to obtain bid packages and any related supplier documents or drawings. Provide status reports to the project team as required. Generate Purchase Orders as required. Coordinate the receipt process as required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all Purchase Order maintenance.
- Oversee the bid and award process as part of the procurement team assigned to a project.
- Be the primary point of contact with Suppliers during the production phase on assigned projects.
- Provide status reports on assigned project as required.
- Coordinate supplier documentation control for engineering projects, including certified drawings and final job books.
- Coordinate quality audits of suppliers as necessary.
- Provide feedback to the Procurement team on supplier performance.
- Provide logistics support as necessary to support assigned project.
- Support accounts payable functions in supplier invoice approval.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Responsible for compiling and maintaining status information to expedite movement of material and parts according to predetermined project schedules and priorities.
- Compiles and maintains records such as supplier drawings or specifications to support an assigned project.
- Under supervision review commercial and technical capabilities of the supply base as required by the project.
- Confer with the procurement team to discuss changing schedule requirements.
- Utilize experience to expedite purchase products and services.
- Participate in all project team review processes.
- Familiarity with QMS (Quality Management System) of UPI.
- Demonstrates a willingness to learn and understand commercial terms.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to utilize spread sheet software.
- Ability to organize workload.
- One to three years related purchasing experience.
- Must have attention to detail.
- Sound communication skills.
- Microsoft Office experience preferred.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- College courses toward degree in Business or Supply Chain Management are desirable.
- Possession of a nationally recognized certification in Procurement or Materials Management or Business Management is desirable.
- Two years of material management of purchasing or supply chain experience
- Two years of related procurement experience in an Engineering Services environment will be an alternative.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasional lifting of office supplies or equipment up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to move around the office to access files, office equipment, and attend meetings.
- Working conditions infrequently involve some physical exertion, exposure to the elements or hazards inherent in the job which may include travel.
Onward Solutions offers unprecedented opportunity for career advancement to those who seek reward for excellent performance, sound judgement and strong work ethic. We envision a future where energy and associated infrastructure projects are delivered with unmatched safety, precision, reliability, and integrity. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity, and dedication to high ethical standards echoes throughout our workforce.
Benefits:
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision, basic life insurance, AD&D insurance, 401k, and PTO.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.