Buyer

Powell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell is seeking a Buyer to manage an assigned set of commodities and align the supply chain to meet demand at the total lowest cost. You will work to implement stocking programs, manage PPV, and deliver cost savings through projects at local and corporate levels.

Responsibilities include ensuring POs are placed on time, adjusting supplier schedules, and maintaining accurate PO data in Oracle. APICS certification is preferred, sponsorship/relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Associate’s Degree (Bachelor’s Degree Preferred) in Purchasing and Supply Chain experience (engineered to order manufacturing environment preferred).
• 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 our customers’ schedule changes and communicate shortages/expedite PO status.
• Reduce overall cost by delivering savings from Cost Reduction Projects.
• Develop action plans for worst performing suppliers to improve delivery or exit them as needed; maintain inventory controls.
• Ensure PO information is accurate to expedite supplier invoices.
• Disposition Non-Conforming Material back to suppliers to minimize delays.
• Maintain purchasing data within Oracle (Lead Times, Pricing, MOQs).
• Work with Inventory team to dispose excess/obsolete inventory.
• Adhere to Powell Safety Rules.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Root cause analysis

Oral and written communication

Customer focus

Education

High School Diploma or Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

ERP system

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.

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