Our client in Northwest Houston is seeking an expereinced buyer to join their team. They are one of the worldwide leading providers of industrial sealing technology, mechanical seals, seal supply systems, magnetic couplings, carbon floating ring seals, expansion joints, gaskets and packings as well as comprehensive services are used wherever reliability and safety are needed.

The following are key responsibilities qualified candidates will demonstarte:
-Purchase the requirements of assigned products at the lowest long-term cost for the quantity, quality and delivery required. Be creative in developing cost savings opportunities and in selecting new sources.
-EBI buyers are required to evaluate supplier reliability while developing new sources of supply when existing suppliers are inadequate. Solicits bids and quotes, reviews and negotiates purchase contacts; also, manages / executes MRP requirements and expedites past due orders.
-Responsible for assisting PM with negotiating sub-contracting and component sourcing (mechanical seals, systems, castings), using our methods and procedures, and while meeting cost, deadline and quality requirements.
-Handle the day-to-day management of the various suppliers and be responsible for sourcing. Must have sourcing training, solid technical experience and be well organized to perform multitasking.
-Must provide strong technical interface support as a liaison of communication between customer service, management, production, engineering, internal and external customers while facilitating all facets of supply activity between division business units and their suppliers.
-Implement sourcing strategies to support Purchasing Managers corporate and divisional objectives.

Working hours: Monday - Friday 8a-5pm

-Negotiate and facilitate mutually beneficial long-term contract partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback on cost, quality, and delivery performance.
-Understand, track, and forecast the key cost drivers and market factors for assigned commodities.
-Utilize Continuous improvements to optimize supplier performance, innovations, obsolescence and reduction in total cost of ownership
-Review, price, update, and build inventory stock orders with forecasting and MRP tools while managing consignment inventories.
-Perform historical research to assist production & Customer service source correct mechanical seal components.
-Resolve A/P and vendor payable issues.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
-5+ years buying experience procuring components and materials for mechanical seal manufacturing process
-BA/BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
-Excellent computer, verbal and written communication skills; SAP experience a must
-Experience utilizing continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process
-Cross-functional business team environment experience preferred
-Must be a fluent computer power user; strong SAP knowledge of MRP, RFQ, requisitioning, and approval workflow. Additionally, must be proficient in Microsoft Windows including programs such as Word and Excel, PowerPoint.

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