Job Responsiblities:

​• Perform procurement activities to ensure the organization's current and anticipated demand for products and materials (stock and non-stock) are met and in alignment with Vallen’s purchasing strategies.
​• Review and approve assigned inventory forecasts produced by the GAINS application.
​• Review and approve daily replenishment recommendations produced by the GAINS application.
​• Assess existing orders to determine action for expediting or de-expediting for optimal delivery.
​• Place purchase requisitions and vendor orders.
​• Monitor the quality and timeliness of products and materials supplied; may coordinate the return of damaged goods and/or replacement items.
​• Negotiate and coordinate vendor returns for aging, expired, or excess inventory; coordinate other liquidation activities as required.
​• Follow-up on the status of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery; and communicate status of orders with internal and/or external customers.
​• Communicates with vendors to resolve problems with timeliness and product quality.
​• Maintain and cultivate relationships with one or more suppliers, vendors, internal or external customers.
​• Research and resolve account payables nonconformance with suppliers.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $18.47 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Required)
• ERP: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77041 (Required)

Work Location: In person