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ValvTechnologies

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ValvTechnologies, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Position Overview Responsible for continuously improving the overall supply chain, working closely with Production, Scheduling, Project Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Warehouse departments, as well as others. Positively impact company profitability through cost savings and buying the best quality materials, equipment, goods, and services at the most competitive rates.

Job ID: 510

Position: Buyer

Job Responsibilities

Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders

Establish and maintain working relationships with current and potential vendors

Manage supplier performance and problem resolution. Champion Price, Delivery, Quality methodologies with suppliers

Identify and implement integrated supply chain processes that deliver cost-effective solutions

Accountable for ensuring that all suppliers acknowledge purchase order's price and delivery terms within your area of responsibility. Responsible for Purchase Price Variance (PPV)

Ability to initiate and maintain cost reductions

Track supplier performance using the Supplier Score Cards. Proactively initiate, review, and take corrective action to maintain supplier performance

Evaluate and maintain company defined stock levels

Responsible for inventory turns improvement

Works closely with Project Managers to maintain on time delivery of their projects

Accountable for rejected invoices and providing resolutions of all mismatched purchase orders in your area of responsibility

Achieve company goals: Cash Flow, Profit and Customer Satisfaction

Represent the Purchasing function and team with other departments and functions across the business for the best interests of the company

Manage and reduce supplier non-conformances

May perform other work-related functions as deemed necessary

Skills & Abilities

Proficient in MS Office Suite specifically MS Excel

Experience with MRP / ERP systems

Experience in value industry a plus

CPIM certification a plus

Core Qualifications

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

2-3 years of experience working in Manufacturing (machining, welding, raw material) experience with International supplier & Valve experience a plus

Quantifiable success in cost reduction, supplier on time to promise, and customer on time to promise improvement

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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