Purchasing Specialist (Buyer)

Valmet; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Houston is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage purchasing activities and supplier relationships. The role requires strong negotiation and data analysis skills, with a focus on continuous improvement. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the automation industry.

Benefits

Company-funded pension plan

Generous wage and benefits package

Qualifications

• 3-5 years purchasing experience in a complex environment.
• Strong work ethic and self-guided.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials/services and manage supplier relationships.
• Perform data analysis and support management reporting of KPIs.
• Negotiate with suppliers and resolve issues.

Skills

Data Analysis

Negotiation

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or technical field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Join to apply for the Purchasing Specialist (Buyer) role at Valmet.

Are you a professional looking to expand your career with an industry front runner in the Houston, Texas region?

Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer!

Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership, and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise in our industry-leading team of automation professionals.

As a Buyer, you will support overall purchasing activities for assigned supply base and commodities. You will work both with external suppliers and internal stakeholders to provide transparency and visibility into component availability and supply chain risks.

In this role you will:

1. Purchase material/Service in Infor LN to support ongoing operations.
2. Work closely with cross-functional team members to ensure timely delivery of product/services for assigned product/project.
3. Align material/service deliveries with production/project schedule that supports our customer’s needs.
4. Initiate Purchase orders, ensure prompt receipt, ensure allocation of material to production.
5. Run weekly open order reports and get updated schedule from suppliers.
6. Perform data analysis and support management reporting of KPIs.
7. Assist in getting correct information from suppliers’ price, lead time etc., to maintain correct information in material master.
8. Resolve GR/IR issues with suppliers.
9. Negotiate skills with both internal and external suppliers.
10. Support Supplier corrective action processes.
11. Be skilled with data analytics tools e.g., Power BI, Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, formulas, charts, etc.).
12. Review and target supplier delivery improvements & late order resolution.
13. Track the vendor's progress against the original and/or revised schedule.
14. Be well organized to support changing priorities and schedules.
15. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.
16. Have knowledge of incoterms and their impact on cost.
17. Work in conjunction with Strategic procurement, supplier quality, and Logistics for improving total cost of ownership of products/services.
18. Participate in continuous improvement projects/activities.
19. Coordinate and execute planning activities for assigned parts using Infor LN ERP system.
20. Interface with cross-functional team to identify and coordinate the disposition of obsolete, non-conforming, and excess materials.
21. Utilize Lean Concepts and tools to enact Supply Chain solutions and process improvements.
22. Track Planning KPIs, lead, and initiate, facilitate corrective actions in case of deterioration.
23. Maintain accurate lead time data through communication with suppliers and/or manufacturing.

Expectations:

The Incumbent Must Meet One Of These Requirements:

• 3-5 Years Purchasing Experience in a complex environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or technical field.
• Data Analysis skills.

To be successful, you must be technically inclined, self-guided, and have a strong work ethic.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States with no future sponsorship needed.

Position is located in Houston, TX. Relocation will not be offered.

We offer:

A challenging work environment valuing innovation, development, and a fast-paced setting, with a generous wage and benefits package including a company-funded pension plan.

Note: Employment is contingent upon a background check.

Additional Information:

Valmet focuses on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people. Apply directly online to join us.

When everything works together, Valmet is where top talent from diverse backgrounds come together. With over 19,000 professionals worldwide, we are a leading developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. Our commitment is to advance our customers’ performance through creativity, innovation, service, and teamwork.

Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers