Procurement Buyer

Inframark; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inframark is seeking a Procurement Buyer to support project teams with planning, sourcing, expediting, and supplier evaluation to meet commitments. This role reports to the Procurement Manager and requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams across logistics, finance, and manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in business or supply chain and 4+ years of purchasing experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with procurement software and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management or related field or4+ years of purchasing experience.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Assertive, self-motivated, goal and result driven.

Responsibilities

• Understand material requirements and lead times with project teams.
• Create and manage purchase orders, track status, and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure accuracy of order details, quantities, and delivery dates.
• Assist with quality issues or returns when necessary.
• Collaborate with logistics, finance, manufacturing, warehouse, and operations.

Skills

Process improvement

Inventory management

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business / supply chain

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Join Inframark: Pioneering Automation and Intelligence

Step into the future with Inframark's award-winning Automation and Intelligence team. We deliver cutting-edge solutions in instrumentation and controls, industrial cybersecurity, data analysis, and remote network operations center services for water and wastewater plants. Elevate your career and join us at Inframark.

Why Work for Inframark?

Our dedication to sustainability and community impact drives us to ensure clean, safe water for future generations. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for advancement, Inframark offers purpose-driven work and opportunities for growth. We offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.

As a Procurement Buyer, you will be assisting our project teams with the planning, sourcing, expediting, vendor evaluation and selection of materials and services required to meet project commitments while aligning with strategic partners with organizational buying initiatives. You will work closely with our project execution teams and supply chain organization to ensure cost effective and timely procurement of project materials while adhering closely with company policies and procedures . This position will report to the Procurement Manager.

Job Duties:

• Work directly with project execution teams to understand the material requirements and timing for the project and providing assistance for lead time considerations, ordering, obtaining and evaluating quotes, negotiating terms and expediting materials.
• Create and manage purchase orders, track order status, and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Ensure accuracy in order details, quantities, and delivery dates.
• Assist in handling quality issues or returns, if necessary
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including logistics, finance, manufacturing, warehouse, and operations.
• Follow up with suppliers on delivery status and commitments.
• Proactively resolves issues (i.e., material shortages, quality issues, etc.) with vendors and internal customers using organizational savvy and critical thinking skills.
• Maintains strong internal stakeholder relationships through follow up and communication regarding material arrival issues arising in the supply chain.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management or related field or4+ years of experience in purchasing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in using procurement software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Assertive, self-motivated, goal and result driven.

Required Skills:

• Experience in process improvement
• Experience in inventory management
• Experience working with ERP systems (Net Suite)
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software .

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires sitting at a desk for multiple hours at a time.

To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.

Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.