Buyer

X FAB; Lubbock (TX); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

X FAB in Texas is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage suppliers, quote and procure materials, and optimize costs. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify new suppliers, issue RFQs, analyze proposals, and negotiate terms to ensure on-time delivery.

You will also monitor inventory levels, participate in ISO/TS16949 documentation, and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes while maintaining accurate records and strong internal collaboration.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field and 4+ years in buyer/procurement.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to analyze consumption and forecast demand for planning.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Excel and analytical tools; experience with MRP/ERP systems.

Aufgaben

• Manages a mix of strategic and non-strategic suppliers and procures materials and services at lowest cost while considering quality and urgency.
• Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery terms; issues/adjusts purchase orders as needed.
• Expedites orders and ensures timely receipt of materials; follows up on delivery and maintains records.
• Negotiates vendor contracts as appropriate and follows standard purchasing processes.
• Leads problem resolution of supplier-related payables and receiving issues; plans replenishment of stock items.
• Analyzes consumption trends/forecasted changes and adjusts planned orders to ensure supply for production.
• Reviews MRP/Min-Max settings, maintains inventory levels, and minimizes excess/zero-demand inventory.
• Provides input to management on action plans for long-term procurement issues; supports TS16949/ISO documentation.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in business / supply chain / related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Functions/Duties/Responsibilities:Manages a mix of strategic and non-strategic suppliers. Quotes and procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Works with internal XFAB stakeholders to recommend new suppliers. Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery terms.Issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner. Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials. Follows up on orders, verifies delivery, and maintains necessary records. Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate. Follows standard purchasing business processes.Leads problem resolution of supplier related payables and receiving issues.Plans replenishment of stock items. Analyzes consumption trends/forecasted changes in consumption and makes adjustments to planned orders, ensuring sufficient supply for planned productionProvides input to management regarding action plans to address long term issues. Identifies issues and escalates as necessary to management.Assists or participates in the development of TS16949 and ISO documents for purchasing functions.Inventory management and planning - Coordinates/drives purchasing activities in conjunction with SCM and/or product/category stakeholder to maintain inventory at planned levels. Reviews MRP and Min/Max settings on a regular basis. Maintains inventory levels per plan and performs E&O analysis. Minimizes excess and zero demand inventory. Analyzes consumption trends/forecasted changes in consumption and makes adjustments to planned orders, ensuring sufficient supply for planned production.Continuous Improvement - Develops methods of business simplification for the procurement function. Strive to utilize lean management toolset in area of responsibility.Current Skills/Competencies:Functional Knowledge -Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilitiesBusiness Expertise - Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding in execution of procurement functionsLeadership - No supervisory responsibilities but provides informal guidance to new team members. Able to lead without authority in project development and executionProblem Solving - Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedentsInterpersonal Skills – able to effectively garner the support/action of others when necessaryHigh level of accuracy and attention to details, able to keep clear and accurate records.Proficient with Microsoft Office Excel and analytical toolsExcellent verbal and written communication skills. Able and willing to work collaboratively with others.Ability to prioritize daily assignments and fulfill the needs of the positionOccasional heavy lifting of parts up to 50 lbs.Minimum Requirements:Education/Skills Background: Bachelor's Degree + 4 years in a buyer/ procurement function is required or 8+ years of experience in equivalent buyer/procurement role