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 risksIn this role you will
- Purchase material/Service in Infor LN to support ongoing operations
- Work closely with cross-functional team members to ensure timely delivery of product/services for assigned product/project
- Align material/service deliveries with production/project schedule that supports our customer's needs.
- Initiate Purchase orders, ensure prompt receipt, ensure allocation of material to production
- Run weekly open order reports and get updated schedule from suppliers
- Perform data analysis and support management reporting of KPIs
- Assists in getting correct information from suppliers' price, lead time etc..to maintain correct information in material master
- Resolve GR/IR issues with suppliers
- Negotiation skills with both internal and external suppliers
- Support Supplier corrective action processes
- Skilled with data analytics tools e.g. Power BI, excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, formulas, charts, etc...)
- Review and target supplier delivery improvements & late order resolution
- Track the vendor's progress against the original and/or revised schedule
- Well organized to support changing priorities and schedules
- Develop and maintain relationship with suppliers to improve cost, quality and delivery performance
- Knowledge of incoterms and its impact on cost
- Works in conjunction with Strategic procurement, supplier quality and Logistics for improving total cost of ownership of products/services
- Participate in continuous improvement projects/activities
- Other tasks and projects as assigned
- Coordinate and execute planning activities for assigned parts using Infor LN ERP system
- Interface with cross-functional team to identify and coordinate the disposition of obsolete, non-conforming, and excess materials.
- Utilize Lean Concepts and tools to enact Supply Chain solutions and process improvements.
- Tracking Planning KPI in metrics, lead and initiate, facilitate corrective actions in case of deterioration
- Maintain accurate lead time data by communication with suppliers and/or manufacturing
ExpectationsThe incumbent must meet one of these requirements:1) 3-5 Years Purchasing Experience in a complex environment.2) Bachelor's degree in supply chain or technical field3) Data AnalysisTo be successful in this role, 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. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States. Position is located in Houston, TX. Relocation will not be offered for candidates interested in this role.
We offer We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan.Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.
Additional Information Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.
When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 14,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customer's performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers