Buyer (Houston)

JDR Cable Systems; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JDR Cable Systems in Houston is seeking a Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. You will source and procure goods and contract technical services for manufacturing and servicing of customer orders, negotiating best prices and ensuring timely delivery to support cost reduction and quality goals.

Responsibilities include tracking project costs, maintaining inventory levels, and coordinating with Accounting on invoices and orders, while supporting tender activities with quotes for parts and services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Experience as a Buyer preferred.
• Subsea Oil & Gas knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure goods and contract technical services for manufacturing and servicing of customer orders.
• Negotiate and obtain best price and delivery, keeping accurate records of negotiations.
• Work with the operations team to track and control project costs.
• Check inventory availability before processing purchase requisitions and complete transfers.
• Maintain the inventory program for stocked items, monitoring minimum quantities and placing reorders.
• Reconcile invoices and purchase orders with Accounting.
• Support the Tendering team with quotes for parts and services.

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement

Negotiation

ERP systems

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

JDR designs, engineers, and manufactures subsea power cables, production umbilicals, intervention workover control systems, and end terminations and accessories, backed by a Product and Installation Service division that provides 24/7 product life-cycle support to clients across the US and UK.

We're looking for a Buyer to join our Supply Chain team in Houston. In this role, you'll communicate the specifications of required parts and services to vendors on JDR's approved vendor list, secure competitive bids where feasible, create and transmit purchase orders, and follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery - all in support of JDR's goals of reducing costs while improving quality and delivery.

What you’ll do:

• Source and procure goods and contract technical services for manufacturing and servicing of customer orders from purchasing specs or requisitions
• Negotiate and obtain best price and delivery, keeping accurate records of all negotiations
• Work with the operations team to track and control project costs
• Check inventory availability before processing purchase requisitions and complete inventory transfers as required
• Maintain the inventory program for stocked items, monitoring minimum quantities and placing resupply orders
• Liaise with Accounting to reconcile invoices and purchase orders
• Support the Tendering team with quotes for parts and services

What you’ll need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems
• Previous experience as a Buyer preferred
• Technical experience in Subsea Oil & Gas applications preferred
• Strong time management, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively