Frontline Source Group – temporary staffing and direct hire firm – is looking for a Sr. Buyer/Planner for our Southwest Houston, TX client for a contract to hire opportunity. This client will consider hiring a candidate that is currently employed on a direct hire basis.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling and purchasing activities. Previous management experience would be great for this role, because this position could lead to a Lead role.
Reports directly to the SCM Manager and works with all departments and district locations on a global basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for overseeing activities related to the planning, scheduling and purchasing
Monitors the cost, schedule and performance aspects of vendors/contractors.
Coordinates planning and purchasing activities with Engineering and Manufacturing Departments to maintain inventories at planned levels.
Analyze available capacity vs. planned production schedule and implement appropriate changes required to meet set schedule
Coordinate production plans to ensure that materials are provided according to schedules.
Monitor material inventories and service levels and recommend/implement changes or corrective action as required. Recommend write-off of obsolete or excess stock items
Reschedule and/or interface with Customer Services, production and Engineering departments regarding design changes, labor and material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions.
Monitor MRP (Manufacturing Resource Planning system) planning parameters on a regular basis.
Interface with Production Line team and liaise with purchasing specialists in order to prioritize critical items for production.
When applicable, generate forecasts to be regularly provided to key vendors and generate indicators as requested by management
Implement category strategy and sourcing plans for engineering projects.
Prepare and document requests for quotation/information/proposal and manage/lead the bidding process.
Evaluate current and prospective vendors through methods such as on site supplier reviews and audits and through various objective performance measurements to determine supply capabilities, on-time delivery, quality, service, and pricing
Negotiate prices and terms with vendors for the purchasing of goods, materials, supplies and various services.
Control the purchase order placement and supplier deliveries during the engineering phase, while taking subsequent ramp-up into account.
Lead/direct process improvements in the vendors’ design and manufacturing capabilities to lower costs and improve quality.
Coordinate part obsolescence activity with engineering and manufacturing groups for assigned projects.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree from a four-years College or University OR 10 or more years of related experience as a senior buyer, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous experience presenting information to a group with a program such as PowerPoint
Oil-field raw materials or oil & gas manufacturing background
Technical knowledge of materials, metals, etc.
Planning/forecasting experience in addition to buying/purchasing
Degreed is a plus but experience will count more heavily
Certification through ISM or APICS
Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Ability to speak effectively before groups of vendors, customers or employees of the organization
Previous experience generating forecasts
Please visit us on the web at http://www.frontlinesourcegroup.com
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Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. Clients will not sponsor visas.
Frontline Source Group™ is one of the fastest growing Information Technology, Accounting, Legal, Human Resources, Administrative, and Clerical staffing and direct hire firms with offices throughout Texas (Arlington, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Houston Galleria, Lewisville, West Houston, San Antonio, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands), Tennessee (Nashville and Brentwood), and Arizona (Phoenix and Scottsdale).
Frontline specializes in matching top talent with companies for direct, contract, and contract-to-hire placements. We work with clients and candidates in all areas of the United States.