Job Information
Chart Industries Sr Buyer in Beasley, Texas
Sr Buyer
Location: Beasley, TX, United States, 77417
Company: Chart Industries
Ensuring Chart’s Success…
REQUIREMENTS - MUST BE ABLE TO DO THE FOLLOWING:
Experience in developing supply chain management strategies required
Creative thinker with strong analytical skills required
Good negotiation skills required
Strong understanding of contracts, contract requirements, and contract management required
Systems skills (procurement related) required
Solid interpersonal skills and strong communicator required
Knowledge of steel/metal production process and markets preferred
Understanding of international business and international sourcing process preferred
Cross disciplinary experience is highly valued and preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred
Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures
Ability to rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
Ability to work under immediate supervision
Primary job functions may typically require exercising independent judgment
Knowledge of JD Edwards or similar ERP system
What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be…
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contribute in developing and implementing global supply chain management strategies
Initiate RFQ after obtaining required approvals or MRP demands
Identify and Develop vendors
Maintain an accurate recordkeeping system and provide reports on various phases of activities
Regularly communicate material issues that may impact Customer due dates with Customer Service, Project Managers and other team members.
Monitor and manage stock materials/inventory
Regularly attend team meetings to discuss project and order status and to identify and resolve issues that may impact the customer.
Drive and implement recommendations enabling continuous improvement and cost reduction opportunities
Manage the supplier relationship:
Monitor performance
Ensure proper invoicing
Issue purchase orders, including revisions, and ensure fulfillment as contracted
Review pricing and back order management
Your Education Should Be…
Minimum Education:
College degree preferred
Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…
INTERACTION:
Internal Departments/Customers - Operations, Proposals, Project Management, Engineering, etc.
Vendors – Supplier, Distributors, etc.
Accounts Payable when dealing with invoices
Shipping & Receiving
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Some Outdoor
Office Environment
REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) WHILE IN THE SHOPS:
Safety Glasses
Steel Toe Shoes
Ear Plugs
Safety Vest
Gloves (when needed)
Face Shield (when needed)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Walking
Standing
Using hands
Bending
Lifting
Your Professional Experience Should Be…
Ability to work to high level of accuracy and efficiency within a fast-paced engineered to order manufacturing environment.
Identify and develop vendors
Experience in developing supply chain management strategies required
Participate in developing and implementing global supply chain management strategies
Good negotiation skills required
Strong understanding of contracts, contract requirements, and contract management required
Knowledge of steel/metal production process and markets preferred
Understanding of international business and international sourcing process preferred
Coordinate processing of repairs and obtaining loaner equipment as needed, or requested
Chart is an equal opportunity employer