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鴻海精密工業股份有限公司; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Houston is seeking a Purchasing Specialist responsible for managing vendor performance and ensuring the quality of materials for production. The role requires strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain and up to 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of purchasing or commodity management experience required.
• Contract manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate vendor performance.
• Prepare and place purchase orders.
• Work with internal departments and suppliers.

Skills

Communication

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description:

This position is responsible for purchasing materials for production use and ensuring continuity and quality of supplies.

Office located in Houston, not remote, hybrid; expected in office during workday.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manage and evaluate vendor performance.
2. Set up new vendors by working with the Legal and Finance departments.
3. Prepare and place purchase orders.
4. Verify timely receipt of items and resolve receiving errors and discrepancies with suppliers.
5. Provide recovery plans for inventory shortages, overages, and other issues.
6. Work with internal departments and suppliers to coordinate RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) and rework.
7. Assist with ECN (Engineering Change Notification) implementation.
8. Work with the NPI (New Product Introduction) team to provide necessary supply chain support.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) skills.
• SAP/Oracle knowledge preferred.
• Proven ability to function independently and multitask.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain required.
• 0-2 years of purchasing or commodity management experience required.
• Contract manufacturing experience is a plus.

Cloud Network Technology USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Cloud Network Technology USA, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.