Senior Strategic Buyer - Manufacturing & Sourcing

Tranter; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Tranter in Houston seeks a seasoned Procurement professional to manage supplier base and optimize safety, quality, delivery, and cost for materials and services across sites.

You will purchase materials at favorable terms, complete vendor qualifications and audits, evaluate bids, and monitor PPV while driving cost-reduction initiatives. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in supply chain, MRP experience, and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Materials Management or Supply Chain Management is required.
• 5+ Years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, or Materials Management in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience utilizing an MRP System
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• APIC’s CPIM certified preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute and develop the Optimal Supplier Base solution regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost on the goods/services to be delivered to specified sites in line with Tranter Purchasing Process.
• Purchase materials, supplies, and services at the most favorable terms for the organization.
• Completes vendor qualifications and supplier audits.
• Submits and evaluates bids for purchased goods and services and selects new suppliers.
• Monitors supplier performance and leads development initiatives internally and externally.
• Monitors PPV results and identifies new opportunities to reduce costs.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier management

Sourcing

Procurement

Inventory control

Demand planning

Negotiation

ERP/MRP

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MRP experience

Microsoft Office Proficiency

APICS CPIM preferred

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

Tools

MRP system

MS Office

Job description

Tranter in Houston seeks a seasoned Procurement professional to manage supplier base and optimize safety, quality, delivery, and cost for materials and services across sites.

You will purchase materials at favorable terms, complete vendor qualifications and audits, evaluate bids, and monitor PPV while driving cost-reduction initiatives. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in supply chain, MRP experience, and MS Office proficiency.