We are seeking a transitioning service member to join our team as a Buyer. (this position offers many opportunities for GROWTH and can convert to a permanent position)

DAY-TO-DAY:

• Work closely with Production and Engineering departments and follow up by expediting materials as needed to meet department requirements.
• Follow processes to evaluate suppliers’ quotations using appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.
• Research, select, and maintain suppliers who provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct for efficient and cost-effective operation of organization.
• Assist with the preparation and review of contracts, bids, proposals, and supplier agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications.
• Prepare and issues purchase orders and review requisitions. Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Collaborate with management team, production team and suppliers to discuss defective or unacceptable material and determine corrective action.
• Create and maintain supplier records. Establish and maintain supplier relationships.
• Review all sales orders and process purchase orders for OEM parts.
• Process and release PO or Job orders for suppliers in a timely fashion
• Verify inventory availability.
• Prepare, maintain, and present reports, including progress reports on purchase orders for daily production meeting. Track, organize, file, and maintain purchasing documentation.
• Track and update suppliers’ delivery schedules compared to production requirements.
• Communicate with employees, managers, and suppliers to ensure expectations are managed
• Monitor, review and assess suppliers’ production flow to determine bottlenecks and weak points in scheduling.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant or related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 1-3 Years of hardware, consumables, and MRO purchasing experience.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP desired.
• Excellent communication skills, which includes verbal, written and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective internal and external relationships to achieve successful results
• Effective critical thinking skills using analytical techniques to ensure the successful implementation of corrective actions
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

IF CONVERTED TO A FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE:

To be discussed depending on experience

LOCATION:

Conroe, TX

APPLY TODAY!

• Our Recruiting Manager, Buck Flowers, will review your application immediately! 
• If there is a mutual interest, we will respond within 48-hours to tell you all about the hiring company and answer any questions so you can determine if this is a career you'd like to pursue. 
• Feel free to follow-up if you don't hear back within two business days by emailing Buck@7Eagle.com