EXPEDITOR/BUYER

Expeditor/Buyer South Houston, TX, USA Full Time Medical, Dental, Vision, And Life Insurance Primary Job Functions: Act as a liaison between various departments and company suppliers, directing shipments to the correct location and arranging for timed deliveries. Oversee and facilitate the smooth flow of work and materials within or among departments according to production or shipping schedules. Expedite assigned purchase orders to ensure all requirements specified in the purchase order are accomplished. Assist Accounts Payable in resolving invoice issues with suppliers. Manage returns to suppliers due to quality issues and coordinate replacements. Perform essential functions required by the job. Secondary Job Functions: Source vendors of material, equipment or supplies, determine product availability, lead times, pricing and payment terms Prepare and process purchase orders for material, equipment and supplies Review purchase order claims for conformance to company policy Ensure on-time delivery from all suppliers Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proven experience as an Expeditor or similar role Familiarity with purchasing components, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods Experience in a production environment is a plus Excellent organizational and multitasking skills Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, and familiar with inventory software Strong communication and negotiation skills High school diploma or equivalent Physical Demands: Hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Week: 40+ Hours Lunch: 1 hour (Some overtime may be required with prior approval by management.) Sitting: 90% Standing & Walking: 10% Environment: Indoors/Office Stress: High Performance Standards: Monthly Metrics. Example: Vendor On-Time Delivery #J-18808-Ljbffr Advanced Containment Systems