Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

Founded in 1963, Gilmore, a Control Devices, LLC company, is an industry leading flow control technology company that improves the reliability, integrity, efficiency, and productivity of critical infrastructure. Gilmore's flow control solutions are suited to the toughest environments and across all markets where critical service requirements make them essential (high temperature, high pressure). Gilmore's manufacturing and headquarters are in Houston, Texas USA.

Our people are fundamental to the success of our organization and remain at the heart of our achievements. At Gilmore, we aim to develop our business around a valued and motivated workforce that encourages personal development and allows our people to flourish and realize their fullest potential.

Role Synopsis

Buyer I uses ERP system to issue and maintain turnkey, subcontract and raw material purchase orders. Role requires buyer to buy only from approved suppliers with confirmed relevant capability. Buyer will also be expected to buy non-production goods and services from approved suppliers in support of facility requirements.

Essential Duties & responsibilities ( includes, but not limited to the following)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understand and follow all policies and procedures for execution of their daily tasks, inclusive of all aspects related to ethics & compliance and adherence to all laws of countries in which Gilmore operates.
• Ensure that creation of POs is done in a timely manner (24 hours or less to convert requisitions) and that past due backlog does not originate due to poor response time.
• Act in accordance with their relevant Procurement strategies, and that any and all contracts are adhered to without exception, unless specific approval is requested for mitigating circumstances. Assists in creation and adherence to procurement strategies for parts, commodities and suppliers
• Quotes planned purchase orders to approved suppliers for evaluation, selection, order placements, delivery updates, order accuracy and order status.
• Processes subcontract purchase orders for services that support manufacturing of product on open work orders.
• Selects suppliers based on their ability to provide best over-all cost based on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Managing their open orders to ensure on time delivery, including mitigating late deliveries with suppliers when the suppliers are the cause of any delay.
• Managing the delivery dates for all open orders in the system, thus allowing the business to plan throughput accordingly to ultimately meet customer expectations.
• Exhibit professional behavior towards both internal stakeholders and customers (projects, manufacturing / operations) and the supply base.
• Buyers may be also asked to participate in project review meetings to provide specific updates to internal stakeholders regarding open POs related to these projects.
• Managing the supply base relationships in assigned scope of work and facilitates discussions with key internal stakeholders. Shows mature and professional behavior with external suppliers and internal customers/stakeholders.
• Understanding supply base risks in assigned scope of work.
• Work cross-functionally to execute strategy and deliver cost out, increase quality and reduce lead-times.
• Converts requisitions for non-production items or services into purchase orders.
• Perform other work-related tasks, as assigned.

Compliance Requirements

Gilmore has a Business Ethics Policy (the "Policy") which provides guidance to employees in day-to-day roles, as well as helping the employee and the business always comply with the law. The incumbent must read, understand, and comply with, always, the Policy along with all other corresponding policies, procedures and directives.

QHSE Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment
• Apply Gilmore, and where appropriate Client Company's, Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Policies and Safety Management Systems
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, and lead by example to ensure company goals are achieved and exceeded

Qualifications/Work Experience

Education

Essential

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in Purchasing or Production Planning.
• MRP – System experience
• Strong background in a valve production environment, inventory control
• Strong background with internal machining and external vendor processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Good communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Capable of traveling to various facilities around the regions, as well as international locations for meetings or training as necessary and directed.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, sit, lift, push, pull and move objects for 8-12 hours per day.
• Ability to lift and carry files, packages, boxes weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Speak/hear and use specific vision abilities such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Capable of properly using standard office equipment, including telephone, and a computer with keyboard.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Includes steel toe shoes and safety glasses. Additional PPE may be required based on location and task.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work will mostly be performed indoors in a controlled environment.
• Some exposure to the manufacturing and shop areas with exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises.

All offers of employment at Gilmore, a Control Devices, LLC company, are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen.