Jr Buyer

Valence Surface Technologies; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies in The Woodlands, TX seeks an experienced Purchasing professional to manage supplier relations, secure inventory, and optimize procurement processes. You will place orders, verify deliveries, and monitor pricing to ensure best value while maintaining precise records.

The role requires 5+ years in purchasing, strong ERP and MS Office skills, and the ability to work with production teams to meet ISO standards and delivery targets.

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 and manage documentation.
• Coordinate with receiving team to account for deliveries.
• Secure inventory and verify delivery to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluate items and vendors for best value in price and service.
• Research inventory to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders for accuracy.
• Interact with suppliers to resolve delivery issues and delays.
• Create purchase orders for materials acquisition.
• Review inventories regularly and reorder supplies as needed.
• Compare invoices and PO pricing and route to accounting for payment.
• Maintain accessible records by sorting and filing documents.
• Manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Communicate with suppliers to negotiate pricing and confirm specs.
• Conduct market research to identify vendors and procurement strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

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

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