Buyer

Powell Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell Industries is seeking a Buyer to manage assigned commodities to meet demand at the lowest total cost. You will drive supplier performance, implement stocking programs like VMI or consignment where applicable, and disposition non-conforming material in a timely manner.

Responsibilities include on-time PO placement, schedule adjustments, cost savings through projects, and maintaining Oracle data. This role requires strong negotiation, analytics, and communication skills in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Associate’s Degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Purchasing and Supply Chain experience in engineered-to-order manufacturing.
• APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Purchase Orders are placed on time and in accordance with Powell’s Grants of Authority.
• Adjust Suppliers Delivery Schedules to support customer schedules and communicate shortages/expedite PO status.
• Deliver savings from cost reduction projects to reduce total cost.
• Develop action plans for underperforming suppliers to improve delivery or exit them.
• Ensure PO information is accurate so suppliers' invoices are processed efficiently.
• Promptly disposition Non-Conforming Material back to suppliers to minimize delays.
• Maintain purchasing data in Oracle (Lead Times, Pricing, MOQs, etc.).
• Work with Inventory to disposition excess/obsolete purchased inventory.
• Adhere to Powell Safety Rules.

Skills

Strong Negotiation Skills

Analytical and Root Cause

Oral and Written Communication

ERP & Office Proficiency

Supplier Portals

Customer Focus

Education

High School Diploma or Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Supplier Portals

Job description

Position Summary

The primary function of the Buyer is to manage an assigned set of commodities to ensure the Supply Chain is properly aligned to meet our demand schedule at the total lowest cost possible. Other functions will include improving the performance of our Supply Chain by using our Supplier Scorecard Process, identify and implement stocking programs (such as VMI, Supplier Safety Stock and/or Consignment) where applicable to eliminate stock outs or shortages, and disposition Non-Conforming Material back to the supplier in a timely manner. Lastly, the Buyer will also focus on reducing the overall cost to the business by managing PPV and delivering Cost Savings through projects identified at both the Local and Corporate level. Posted position does not allow for sponsorship or relocation.

Supervision

None

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure Purchase Orders are placed on time and in accordance with Powell’s Grants of Authority
• Adjust Suppliers Delivery Schedules as required to support our customers schedule changes and communicate the status of all shortages and expedite PO’s as required
• Reduce the overall cost base by delivering savings from Cost Reduction Projects Improve the Performance of our Supply chain by developing action plans for our worst performing suppliers to either improve their delivery or exit them as a supplier Inventory controls
• Ensure the information on our PO’s is accurate to ensure Suppliers Invoices get processed efficiently upon receipt
• Promptly disposition Non-Conforming Material back to our Suppliers to minimize any and all schedule delays
• Maintain the Purchasing information contained within Oracle (Lead Times, Pricing, MOQ’s, etc…..)
• Work with our Inventory team to disposition excess and obsolete purchased inventory
• Adhere to Powell Safety Rules

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Associate’s Degree (Bachelor’s Degree Preferred)
• Purchasing and Supply Chain experience (engineered to order manufacturing environment preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS Certification Preferred

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Demonstrated Analytical and Root Cause determination skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Computer Skills – ERP, Microsoft Office, Supplier Portals
• High level of Customer Focus (both internal and external)

Working & environmental Conditions

The employee typically performs duties in a normal office environment. There may be some work in a manufacturing environment and exposure to the elements of our factory. Additionally, there may be some work performed in the field with exposure to construction sites or active customer facilities. It is the policy of Powell Industries to promote safe working conditions for ALL employees, to make available where necessary special equipment to protect employees against specific hazards, to reduce accidents through prevention programs, and to establish rules that are designed for the safety of all. It is the responsibility of each employee to adhere to this policy, as well as to observe all safety practices and exercise every precaution for the safety of accidents. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to use hands to touch, hold, handle, or feel. Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 65 pounds. Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending, or descending stairs.

More Information

This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.