Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

The Purchaser is a critical player in the Network Innovation supply chain, responsible for ensuring the cost-effective and timely acquisition of goods and services necessary for our operations.

You will play a key role in executing purchasing strategies, assisting with major supplier contracts, and maintaining reliable vendor relationships. This position requires a meticulous approach to high-volume PO creation and inventory control, ensuring every transaction is accurate and contributes directly to our overall efficiency and bottom line.

Duties and Responsibilities Develop and implement purchasing strategies to optimize costs, quality, and delivery of goods and services.

Oversee the entire procurement cycle, from requisition to order placement and final delivery.

Ensure adherence to purchasing policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines.

Monitor purchase orders and expedite them when necessary to meet required delivery dates.

Monitor market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for improvement.

Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and service metrics.

Manage supplier relationships, addressing performance issues, and fostering long-term partnerships.

Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions as needed.

Collaborate with other departments (Sales, Customer Service, Logistics) to forecast purchasing needs and optimize inventory levels.

Monitor inventory turns and implement strategies to reduce excess or obsolete inventory.

Assist with annual inventory counts and conduct regular spot checks on a weekly and monthly basis.

Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiency.

Prepare and manage purchasing budgets.

Generate reports and metrics as requested by the Director, Supply Chain.

Continuously seek to improve purchasing processes and workflows.

Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, internal policies, and audit requirements.

Utilize purchasing software and systems effectively to streamline operations.

Prepare and present reports on purchasing activities, cost savings, and supplier performance.

Resolve complex purchasing issues, such as delayed shipments, quality discrepancies, or pricing disputes.

Act as an escalation point for purchasing-related problems.

Qualifications High School or higher education level with a minimum of 2 years of progressive purchasing experience, including time in a lead or strategically focused capacity.

Proven ability to negotiate contracts, analyze purchasing data, prepare budgets, and drive significant cost-saving initiatives.

Strong proficiency in MS Office and ERP/CRM systems (e.g., Dynamics CRM) for effective inventory, purchasing management, and large-volume PO creation.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for multi-departmental and vendor collaboration, plus the ability to operate material handling equipment (hand jacks/forklifts) as needed.

Standard office hours are 7:30am to 4:30pm, however, work outside of regular office hours and occasional travel will be required. Hybrid remote work schedule, per Houston office guidelines. Varies from a climate-controlled office setting to work outdoors in temperatures ranging from mild to moderate.

Physical Requirements This position requires the individual to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time. Cost shared Medical and Dental

Hybrid work environment

Full-time, permanent

Purchaser

Location: Houston (Hybrid Remote)

Supervisor: Director, Supply Chain

Operations, Americas

About Network Innovations Keeping people connected anywhere on the planet is more than just our expertise - it’s our mission. Network Innovations is a technology and systems integrator that provides secure and seamless global communications solutions. Our customers conduct some of the most important work on the planet, whether it’s helping a remote island rise again after a hurricane, defending a country's borders, preventing a catastrophic power grid failure… you get the deal. If you’re looking to grow with an organization that values collaboration, diversity, and learning, you’re in the right place.

Network Innovations is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We live our core values and look to them to drive business results and help our customers conduct some of the most important work on the planet. We believe a diverse global workforce allows us to create customer intimacy and sustained profitability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics. Accommodations during the application process are available upon request.