Strategic Buyer: Cost Savings & Supplier Excellence

Valmet; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet in Houston seeks a Buyer to strengthen the supply chain by securing materials, equipment, and services at favorable prices while ensuring top quality. You will collaborate with Production, Scheduling, Project Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Warehouse to maximize efficiency and profitability.

In this role you will drive cost reductions, manage supplier performance with scorecards, and support on-time delivery for projects, aiming to improve cash flow and customer

Qualifications

• BS/BA or 5 years related work experience.
• 2-3 years in Manufacturing with international suppliers; Valve experience a plus.
• Evidence of cost reductions and supplier performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders.
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve issues using price, delivery, and quality metrics.
• Identify cost-effective supply chain processes and implement them.
• Ensure PO price and delivery terms are acknowledged; manage PPV.
• Drive cost reductions and monitor supplier performance via scorecards.
• Maintain stock levels and improve inventory turns.
• Support on-time delivery for projects and resolve invoice discrepancies.

Skills

MS Excel

Value industry experience

CPIM certification

Education

4-year College Degree or 5 years of related work experience

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Valmet in Houston seeks a Buyer to strengthen the supply chain by securing materials, equipment, and services at favorable prices while ensuring top quality. You will collaborate with Production, Scheduling, Project Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Warehouse to maximize efficiency and profitability.

In this role you will drive cost reductions, manage supplier performance with scorecards, and support on-time delivery for projects, aiming to improve cash flow and customer