Buyer

ValvTechnologies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valv Technologies is seeking a Buyer in Houston to strengthen our supply chain by purchasing materials, equipment and services at competitive rates. You will collaborate with Production, Scheduling, Engineering and Finance to optimize costs and delivery times.

The role requires 4-year degree or equivalent manufacturing experience, plus 2–3 years in manufacturing with supplier and valve exposure. Strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 4-year College Degree or 5 years of related work experience.
• 2-3 years of experience working in Manufacturing (machining, welding, raw material) with international supplier and valve experience a plus.
• Quantifiable success in cost reduction, supplier on-time-to-promise, and customer on-time-to-promise improvement.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with current and potential vendors.
• Manage supplier performance and problem resolution; champion price, delivery, and quality with suppliers.
• Identify and implement integrated supply chain processes that deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Accountable for ensuring suppliers acknowledge purchase orders' price and delivery terms; manage Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
• Initiate and maintain cost reductions.
• Track supplier performance using supplier scorecards; take corrective action as needed.
• Evaluate and maintain company-defined stock levels.
• Improve inventory turns.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure on-time delivery of projects.
• Handle rejected invoices and resolve mismatches in purchase orders.

Skills

MS Excel

MRP/ERP systems

CPIM certification

Value industry experience

Education

4-year College Degree

Job description

Career Opportunities with Valv Technologies

Part of Valmet, we are constantly looking for new professionals to join our global team. Our commitment to moving our customers' performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, project excellence, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

Are you looking for the next adventure in your career, wanting to work with exciting projects or experience an empowering work culture?

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Position: Buyer Location: Houston
Job Id:550 # of Openings:1

Position Overview:

Responsible for continuously improving the overall supply chain, working closely with Production, Scheduling, Project Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Warehouse departments, as well as others. Positively impact company profitability through cost savings and buying the best quality materials, equipment, goods, and services at the most competitive rates.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders


• Establish and maintain working relationships with current and potential vendors


• Manage supplier performance and problem resolution. Champion Price, Delivery, Quality methodologies with suppliers


• Identify and implement integrated supply chain processes that deliver cost-effective solutions


• Accountable for ensuring that all suppliers acknowledge purchase order's price and delivery terms within your area of responsibility Responsible for Purchase Price Variance (PPV)


• Ability to initiate and maintain cost reductions


• Track supplier performance using the Supplier Score Cards. Proactively initiate, review, and take corrective action to maintain supplier performance


• Evaluate and maintain company defined stock levels


• Responsible for inventory turns improvement


• Works closely with Project Managers to maintain on time delivery of their projects


• Accountable for rejected invoices and providing resolutions of all mismatched purchase orders in your area of responsibility


• Achieve company goals: Cash Flow, Profit and Customer Satisfaction


• Represent the Purchasing function and team with other departments and functions across the business for the best interests of the company


• Manage and reduce supplier non-conformances


• May perform other work-related functions as deemed necessary

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite specifically MS Excel


• Experience with MRP / ERP systems


• Experience in value industry a plus


• CPIM certification a plus

Core Qualifications:

• 4-year College Degree or 5 years of related work experience


• 2-3 years of experience working in Manufacturing (machining, welding, raw material) experience with International supplier & Valve experience a plus


• Quantifiable success in cost reduction, supplier on time to promise, and customer on time to promise improvement