MOGAS Industries, Inc., the leading manufacturer of severe service ball valves for extreme industrial applications is seeking a qualified Buyer IV for our North Houston location. The purpose of the Buyer IV position is to evaluate requirements and procure material and services to support the production and repair of Mogas equipment in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities and Essential Requirements:

• Works closely with planning, scheduling, suppliers and receiving to ensure timely and accurate information is communicated with no supervision
  1. Prepares accurate RFQ and solicits bids for material and services
  2. Issues purchase orders and confirms order acknowledgment from suppliers
  3. Provide timely information to internal customers – planning, scheduling, expediting, receiving, accounting, inspection, etc.
  4. Consistent and timely updates for PO delivery dates as changes or delays are identified
  5. Effectively manages and monitors open order status and past due PO reports to hold suppliers accountable and communicate timely to the organization
  6. Submits supplier deviation requests (EDR’s), to engineering for disposition
  7. Monitor and manage supplier performance (OTD, quality and service)
  8. Follow up regularly and consistently with internal customers and suppliers when expedited material and services are required
• Actively address and resolve deviations, non-conformances and invoice issues
  1. Determine, initiate and follow through on the appropriate action to resolve various issues related to material, specification, deviations, non-conformance, billing, etc.
  2. Timely communication of non-conformances (DOP) to suppliers, as identified by inspection and engineering
• Works with existing suppliers and develops new sources to secure the correct materials and services at the right time and in the most cost effective manner to meet production goals with no supervision
  1. Strives to attain and record significant cost savings 
  2. Uses sound judgment when determining the correct quantities to buy in order to maximize inventory turns and minimize inventory carrying costs
  3. Review supplier quotes and negotiates terms in order to achieve the best overall value (cost, delivery, payment terms, freight)
  4. Identify and develop new sources for material or services, as approved by the purchasing manager, when existing supplier capacity, capabilities or quality is not adequate
• Assist purchasing manager by assuming higher levels of responsibility that bring value to the organization and purchasing team
  1. Help train less experienced buyers in their normal job functions
  2. Initiate coordinate and execute projects of significant value
  3. Serve as the purchasing lead in the absence of the department manager

Required Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or GED required; Four year technical or business degree preferred
• 10 years of related experience in a similar environment

Computer Skills: 

• Proficient with Windows based operating systems and basic Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Able to generate advanced reports using Syteline queries and Excel spreadsheets
• Expert with ERP/MRP system(s) such as Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, Syteline, etc.

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