Buyer I - Climax Portable Machine Tools : Job Details

Position: Buyer IDepartment: 000961 - SFE - MATERIAL CONTROLReports to: Supply Chain ManagerLocation: 4433 South Drive, Houston, TX 77053 (Onsite)Company Overview: Join our dynamic and innovative manufacturing team in Houston, Texas! We are a leading company dedicated to delivering top-quality products and services to our customers. We value teamwork, efficiency, and excellence in all aspects of our operations. Be part of a company where your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.Job Summary: As a Buyer I, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and supplies essential for our manufacturing operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to grow and contribute in a fast-paced environment. You will work in collaboration with other departments including Supply Chain, Assembly, and Sales. Essential Functions

• Research, evaluate, and select suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Work with external suppliers to obtain the best price and delivery for all required commodities including raw materials, MRO, and facilities maintenance supplies.
• Execute and maintain purchase orders according to the demand driven by ERP system.
• Issue inner-company purchase orders to various SFE facilities as required.
• Work alongside Planner / Analyst to schedule and route inbound containers from international sources.
• Monitor open purchase orders with external suppliers to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain supplier proficiency rating by evaluating supplier OTD, DOA and quality defects, and prices.
• Review daily reports and confirm all required parts have been purchased according to target stock and production requirements.
• Work with the warehouse team to ensure all inbound shipments are routed optimally to reduce cost and transit times.
• Issue purchase orders and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the warehouse team to identify purchasing needs.
• Negotiate contracts and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Resolve any issues related to delivery, quality, or payment discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
• Stay updated on market trends and potential supply chain disruptions.
• Maintain item master with min/max point, primary vendor information, and standard cost.
• Other duties as assigned to meet organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field preferred; and 1-2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in the manufacturing sector; or 3-5 years of applicable and verifiable experience.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience with ERP systems.
• Ability to work within shared documents (i.e., network-shared spreadsheets and Microsoft Teams groups) to provide accurate and accessible interdepartmental information.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings Plan (HSA) Account
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Life, AD&D, and other insurance
  • 401(k) and ROTH Option with Employer Match
  • Education Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture.

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee is also regularly required to stand, walk, crouch, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds (assistance available), and regularly required to operate and maneuver heavy components with material handling devices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. Office and travel have moderate noise levels. Machine/Product demonstrations and customer visits can have loud noise levels.To meet customer requirements, the employee may be asked to travel in an airplane and/or vehicle to get to customer work sites. At times, this position walks on or through high elevations, underground and/or confined spaces, around high voltage and in heavy industrial and/or construction work environments such as bridges, dams, mines, power plants, shipyards, etc. The employee must be able to work in hazardous working environments with possible extreme working conditions to complete customer training and/or applications support.Noise levels may be extreme and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided. Usage may be driven by customer requirements. Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, steel toe boots, hardhat and safety glasses, hearing protection. Customer site working environments can be extreme in regard to height, confined spaces, ambient temperature, physical requirements and hazards.Equal Employment OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic which are protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.How to Apply: If you're ready to bring your procurement expertise to a thriving manufacturing team, we want to hear from you! Submit your application at SFE-Brands.com! Application Deadline: Open until filled. Please contact Amanda Armel, HR Generalist/Recruiter at [email protected] for more information or assistance with completing your application.