Buyer - Direct - Entry

Our Client, a Material Engineering company, is looking for a Buyer - Direct - Entry 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

• Functional Knowledge
• 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.
• Business Expertise
• 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,
• Experience in a similar industry or with specific products relevant to the hiring organization may be required.
• Leadership
• 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
• Impact
• 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: Yes
• A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field is typically preferred
• Technical Skills:
• Required: Data analysis, inventory management, procurement processes, and supply chain technologies
• Computer Skills :
• Required: procurement software SAP/SCV/ARIBA
• Soft Skills:
• Required: effective communication, negotiation, critical thinking, and problem-solving

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