Senior Buyer

Hexagon Purus; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexagon Purus seeks a Senior Buyer in Mesquite, TX to strategically source components for production. Responsibilities involve negotiating supplier contracts, analyzing market trends, and developing sourcing strategies. Ideal candidates have a strong negotiation background, relevant education, and experience in procurement, aiming to enhance the company's competitive position.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Sr. Purchasing Agent or similar role.
• Understanding of supply chain procedures essential.
• Hands-on experience with procurement software needed.

Responsibilities

• Establish category sourcing strategies and negotiate contracts.
• Conduct market research and manage supplier relationships.
• Prepare reports on purchases including cost analyses.

Skills

Strong Negotiation Skills

Solid analytical skills

Education

BSc in Logistics

Manufacturing background

Tools

procurement software

Job description

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Hexagon Purus is a global leader in zero emission mobility solutions for light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, buses, maritime, rail, aerospace, and backup power solutions, storage and distribution.

With a legacy of 60 years developing clean fuel systems, we are a global team with presence in Norway, Germany, Canada, USA and China. Hexagon Purus is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

Being in the heart of energy transformation, we lead with purpose, and our goal setting is aligned with our people and our shared mission to drive the transition to zero-emission mobility.

Join us on our innovative journey and work toward a clean energy future!

Hexagon Purus is currently seeking a Senior Buyer with procurement experience to work out of our Mesquite, TX office.

As a Senior Buyer, you will be strategically sourcing and procuring components for production and special projects; you will lead or collaborate in innovation and continuous improvement initiatives, and you will keep our systems reliable. You will coordinate with several teams across Hexagon Purus and will interact with our most important suppliers. You will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings, and improve productivity across the category. This job requires organizational skills, computer skills and the ability to negotiate and manage multiple concurrent tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Establish category sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize Hexagon Purus’ competitive position.
• Drive appropriate relationships with category suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets the business’s goals, supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use.
• Manage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor and optimize opportunities.
• Drive category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance and add value to Hexagon Purus.
• Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed.
• Negotiate and implement supplier agreements/contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions.
• Help develop long-term department strategies and significantly influence the cross-company project development, delivery processes and standards.
• Identify, achieve and report on savings and value targets for category sourcing activities.
• Conducts local, national and international market research for alternative suppliers, products, services and procurement sources.
• Analyzes trends in category markets, changes in industry technology, regulatory changes and trends in Hexagon Purus’ spending.
• Compare and evaluate quotations and services from suppliers.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Review quality of purchased products and follow up returns.
• Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices.
• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed.
• Prepare KPI reports and develop plans to meet and exceed expectations.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage.
• Attend trade shows and exhibitions to stay up-to-date with industry trends.
• Other duties as needed by the organization.

Qualifications:

• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Manufacturing background strongly preferred
• Ability to read technical documents including drawings
• Proven work experience as a Sr. Purchasing Agent or similar role
• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)
• Hands-on experience with procurement software
• Understanding of supply chain procedures
• Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses.
• BSc in Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or relevant field.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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