Contractor - Buyer

Gulf States Financial Services, Inc.; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The Friedkin Group is seeking a Buyer to support its supply chain by managing supplier relationships, optimizing inventory, and ensuring on-time, cost-competitive delivery of materials for ASG production.

Under the supervision of the Supply Chain Manager, you will execute documented procurement processes, track incoming shipments, negotiate favorable terms, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Develop and maintain supplier relationships in line with procurement strategies
• Maintain end-to-end procurement processes including orders, invoicing, and inventory
• Monitor supplier production rates, raw materials, and stock levels
• Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers to benefit ASG

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and follow procurement strategies set forth by the Supply Chain Manager
• Perform duties that align with ASG's business objectives, Friedkin Core Values, and guidelines for business conduct
• Maintain the end-to-end procurement processes including supplier orders, invoicing, ASG receipts, and inventory of raw materials and components
• Maintain consistency of system pricing throughout the value chain
• Maintain visibility of supplier production rates, raw materials, and stock levels
• Assist Supplier production planning to align with ASG forecasting and rate of materials consumption
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels to balance supply with demand while minimizing excess stock
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure advantageous terms and conditions in favor of ASG
• Implement and maintain procurement metrics to track performance, identify areas for improvement, and report to supply chain management
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and ASG policies in all procurement activities
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks through proactive planning and problem-solving
• Perform sourcing activities in support of organizational priorities both within, and outside of the ASG supply base

Job description

Your Assignment at a Glance

A Buyer, under the leadership of the Supply Chain Manager, will support the ASG mission to provide customers with innovative, high-quality products delivered on-time and at competitive prices. Through the application of procurement and planning best practices, the Buyer will manage supplier relationships, optimize inventory levels, and ensure the timely flow of materials and components in support of ASG production. The Buyer will (1) execute to documented procurement process; (2) follow procurement and stocking strategies as set by the Supply Chain Manager; (3) develop & maintain supplier relationships; (4) track incoming shipments and predict arrival of raw materials and components, and (5) identify/present opportunities for savings, and continuous

Essential Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain supplier relationships and follow procurement strategies set forth by the Supply Chain Manager
2. Perform duties that align with ASG's business objectives, Friedkin Core Values, and guidelines for business conduct
3. Maintain the end-to-end procurement processes including supplier orders, invoicing, ASG receipts, and inventory of raw materials and components
4. Maintain consistency of system pricing throughout the value chain
5. Maintain visibility of supplier production rates, raw materials, and stock levels
6. Assist Supplier production planning to align with ASG forecasting and rate of materials consumption
7. Monitor and optimize inventory levels to balance supply with demand while minimizing excess stock
8. Negotiate with suppliers to secure advantageous terms and conditions in favor of ASG
9. Implement and maintain procurement metrics to track performance, identify areas for improvement, and report to supply chain management
10. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance
11. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and ASG policies in all procurement activities
12. Identify and mitigate procurement risks through proactive planning and problem-solving
13. Perform sourcing activities in support of organizational priorities both within, and outside of the ASG supply base

Physical and Environmental Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by a Contractor to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the Contractor is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The Contractor is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The Contractor must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

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We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

We are seeking contractor candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship.

This position is for a contract role with The Friedkin Group. As a contractor, you will play an essential role in supporting our business needs while bringing your expertise and skills to our team. Contractors are engaged for a defined period and assignment. Contractors are not employees of The Friedkin Group, and as such, they are not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans.