Jr Buyer

Valence; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Valence, located in The Woodlands, TX, seeks a seasoned purchaser to manage supplier relations, place orders, and optimize inventory while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. The role involves frequent coordination with receiving and accounting teams on documentation and payments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in purchasing, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and experience with ERP/MMS systems. On-site work predominates with occasional production-floor visits. 20% travel expected.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills to evaluate suppliers, pricing, and market trends.
• Attention to detail for accurate order processing and record-keeping.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills for vendor interactions.
• Familiarity with inventory management and ERP systems to track orders and manage procurement efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Place orders with suppliers or vendors and ensure the documentation is in order, with clear terms and conditions.
• Coordinate with receiving team to properly account for deliveries.
• Responsible for securing inventory and verifying delivery to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluate items and vendors to ensure the company is getting the best value in terms of price and service (OTD, % of order complete, etc)
• Research requested inventory to provide a way to reduce costs to the company.
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders to ensure accuracy
• Interact with suppliers in case of delivery delays or incorrect quantity of goods provided
• Create purchase orders for the acquisition of materials
• Review inventories on a regular basis and order supplies as needed
• Compare invoices and purchase orders to ensure the pricing matches and provide to the accounting department for payment
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents
• Placing and managing purchase orders to ensure accurate and timely delivery of materials and products
• Communicating with suppliers to negotiate pricing, confirm specifications, and resolve delivery issues
• Conducting market research and analysis to identify potential vendors, evaluate pricing, and determine procurement strategies
• Maintaining records and documentation, including invoices, supplier information, and purchase histories, often ensuring compliance with standards like ISO
• Monitoring inventory levels and coordinating with internal departments to meet operational needs
• Assisting in contract negotiations and supporting senior buyers in strategic sourcing decisions

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

ERP systems familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Place orders with suppliers or vendors and ensure the documentation is in order, with clear terms and conditions
• Coordinate with receiving team to properly account for deliveries.
• Responsible for securing inventory and verifying delivery to appropriate personnel
• Evaluate items and vendors to ensure the company is getting the best value in terms of price and service (OTD, % of order complete, etc)
• Research requested inventory to provide a way to reduce costs to the company
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders to ensure accuracy
• Interact with suppliers in case of delivery delays or incorrect quantity of goods provided
• Create purchase orders for the acquisition of materials
• Review inventories on a regular basis and order supplies as needed
• Compare invoices and purchase orders to ensure the pricing matches and provide to the accounting department for payment
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents
• Placing and managing purchase orders to ensure accurate and timely delivery of materials and products
• Communicating with suppliers to negotiate pricing, confirm specifications, and resolve delivery issues
• Conducting market research and analysis to identify potential vendors, evaluate pricing, and determine procurement strategies
• Maintaining records and documentation, including invoices, supplier information, and purchase histories, often ensuring compliance with standards like ISO
• Monitoring inventory levels and coordinating with internal departments to meet operational needs
• Assisting in contract negotiations and supporting senior buyers in strategic sourcing decisions

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Place orders with suppliers or vendors and ensure the documentation is in order, with clear terms and conditions
• Coordinate with receiving team to properly account for deliveries.
• Responsible for securing inventory and verifying delivery to appropriate personnel
• Evaluate items and vendors to ensure the company is getting the best value in terms of price and service (OTD, % of order complete, etc)
• Research requested inventory to provide a way to reduce costs to the company
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders to ensure accuracy
• Interact with suppliers in case of delivery delays or incorrect quantity of goods provided
• Create purchase orders for the acquisition of materials
• Review inventories on a regular basis and order supplies as needed
• Compare invoices and purchase orders to ensure the pricing matches and provide to the accounting department for payment
• Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents
• Placing and managing purchase orders to ensure accurate and timely delivery of materials and products
• Communicating with suppliers to negotiate pricing, confirm specifications, and resolve delivery issues
• Conducting market research and analysis to identify potential vendors, evaluate pricing, and determine procurement strategies
• Maintaining records and documentation, including invoices, supplier information, and purchase histories, often ensuring compliance with standards like ISO
• Monitoring inventory levels and coordinating with internal departments to meet operational needs
• Assisting in contract negotiations and supporting senior buyers in strategic sourcing decisions

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Analytical skills to evaluate suppliers, pricing, and market trends
• Attention to detail for accurate order processing and record-keeping
• Effective communication and negotiation skills for vendor interactions
• Familiarity with inventory management and ERP systems to track orders and manage procurement efficiently

Skills & Abilities

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Experience: 5 plus years of experience in Purchasing: Preferred

Computer Skills: Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, Frequently uses Internet to research costs

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The majority of work is performed in an office environment. However, this job does require frequent visits to the production floor.

Travel: 20% Travel

Compensation: $25 -$30 hourly, 6% Management Incentive Program

Location: The Woodlands, Tx