Job Details
We are committed to continuously improving our products & processes to provide the highest quality, maximum value and outstanding service to our customers.
Located in Houston, Texas, USA. We specialize in new, remanufactured and repaired AC and DC motors and generators for the oil & gas, dredging, paper, petrochemical, mining, utilities and transportation industries. Our power equipment can be engineered and manufactured to meet the specific needs of your industry. All our engineering is performed at our facility making sure that your exact specifications are met.
This position works with our current purchasing staff to ensure that materials, equipment, and supplies are ordered and delivered in a timely manner.
Role and Responsibilities
Generate Purchase Orders for production materials and supplies
Maintain purchase order records, including Notes to record conversations, status and updates to the purchase order
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales
Negotiate cost reduction and other benefits based on professional purchasing tactics
Generate and manage Requests for Quote process
Manage supplier base, pre-qualify and evaluate new supplier sources
Process returns to suppliers
Maintain supplier contact information
Review manufacturing and sales material requirements/schedules, generate purchase orders per those requirements/schedules.
Review and resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and supplier invoices
Maintain purchase delivery/receipt schedules by direct communication with suppliers
Maintain open purchase orders including documenting notes on supplier communications, status or schedule updates
All other duties as assigned
Required Skills
Ability to work independently
Have a strong mechanical aptitude, and excellent root cause analysis skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to identify & implement best practices.
Preferred Education/Experience
2+ years experience in a manufacturing environment
Bilingual (English & Spanish) strongly preferred
High school education or equivalent
Use of an ERP system for Purchasing (VISUAL Enterprise is a plus)
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