Buyer

Safe Fleet; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Fleet is seeking a Buyer to drive purchasing activities, manage supplier relations, and maintain accurate ERP/MRP data to support demand, cost control, and on-time delivery. You will handle PO input, supplier negotiations, and RFQ/RFP processes.

The role emphasizes maintaining inventory levels, reviewing invoices for payments, and collaborating with QA on supplier issues while ensuring ethics and professionalism in all supplier interactions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in sourcing, supply chain, or NPI support.
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Ability to analyze data from Salesforce, PLM, and ERP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Capacity to work independently under pressure with multiple tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Team-oriented with collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requests and manage orders with suppliers.
• Monitor material requirements and maintain ERP/MRP data.
• Issue RFQ/RFPs and select best sources.
• Maintain supplier relationships with professionalism and ethics.
• Resolve issues with over-shipments, shortages, and price changes.
• Coordinate with QA on supplier non-conformances.
• Authorize payments after reviewing invoices.
• Keep stock codes and supplier data accurate in ERP.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent worker

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

Tools

Salesforce

PLM

ERP

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Meet the Smart Safety Company

At Safe Fleet our name says it all. We make fleet vehicles – and everyone in and around them – safer. Our fleet safety platform brings together best-in-class products, ground-breaking technology, and a 100-year history of fleet know-how and innovation to solve the world’s biggest fleet safety problems.

About The Position

Meet the Smart Safety Company

At Safe Fleet our name says it all. We make fleet vehicles – and everyone in and around them – safer. Our fleet safety platform brings together best-in-class products, ground-breaking technology, and a 100-year history of fleet know-how and innovation to solve the world’s biggest fleet safety problems.

Our core value is safety. Without safety first, efficiency and productivity are not possible. This is true for our products, our culture, and our relationship with our community. Our vision is to reduce preventable deaths and injuries in and around fleet vehicles with a goal of ZERO accidents.

We are re-defining what safety means for fleets of every type – from school buses to waste collection trucks, firefighting to utility vehicles, police cruisers to delivery vans.

Whether you work in our Charlotte plant to build life-saving stop arms for school buses, or design advanced camera vision products in our Vancouver office, forge valves and high-quality nozzles to fight fires, or dream up new ways to protect fleet operators in our Corporate HQ in Kansas City, you’ll contribute to our goal to keep everyone safe.

We are a fast-growing manufacturing, service, and technology company with over 1700 employees in over 15 locations across Canada and the US. We’re looking for motivated self-starters with innovative thinking to join our team and help us achieve our growth and performance goals. Sound like you?

Overview

The Buyer is responsible for executing purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining accurate inventory and MRP data within the ERP system to support business demand, cost control, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Complete purchase requests with suppliers by inputting purchase orders, managing deliveries, and verifying all transactions
• Monitor and review material requirements on an ongoing basis to ensure accuracy and support business demand, including, but not limited to, executing MRP and maintaining MRP configurations and planning parameters within the ERP system.
• Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and select best source consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirements
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with suppliers in accordance with the ethical code and standards of conduct maintaining the highest standard of professionalism
• Work with suppliers to handle concerns with regards to over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices
• Interface with QA team with regards to supplier non-conformances
• Authorize payment for purchases by reviewing invoices and related documentation
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels consistent with targeted inventory goals as set by management
• Maintain accuracy of stock code information within an ERP system, including lead-time, pricing, supplier information, purchase order data, etc.
• Other duties as required

Salary Range:

$60,000 - $72,000/yr + 5% bonus

The final offer will be determined based on a combination of factors including skills, experience, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities.

• Candidates at the lower end of the range will meet the core qualifications and demonstrate strong potential to grow within the role.
• Mid-range offers reflect a solid match with the role’s technical and collaborative requirements.
• Offers at the top of the range are reserved for candidates who bring exceptional qualifications, specialized expertise, or unique value that significantly exceeds the baseline expectations

At Safefleet, we are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We embrace diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We promote fair and equitable hiring practices and foster a culture of inclusivity and respect. Our core values of integrity, innovation, teamwork, customer focus, and safety guide our efforts to provide a workplace where all employees can thrive and reach their full potential.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in sourcing/supply chain management/New Product Introduction support or equal relevant experience
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills with strong work ethics
• Good knowledge and experience with ERP
• Capable of analyzing information from multiple data sources such as Salesforce, PLM system and ERP
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, under pressure, while managing multiple tasks
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Proven ability to work within a team setting

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

• Understanding of demand-pull scheduling practices is desirable
• Proficient in reading and understanding technical documents and drawings is desirable