Tittel: Purchasing Agent
Kontraktstype: Permanent
Stillingsprosent: 100%
Sted: Houston
Søknadsfrist: 09-06-2014
Purchasing Agent - Chemicals job in USA
SPECIAL JOB CHARACTERISTICS • Bachelors Degree in Business, Science or Engineering with at least two (2) years as chemical buyer or chemicals related job experience (Chemist, Chemical Lab Technician, Quality Control, etc.) • In lieu of degree, some college and at least four (4) years chemical buyer or chemicals related job experience.
BASIC FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Purchase materials and services required to meet Supply Chain objectives and to expeditiously complete customer sales orders and repairs.
• Procure electronic systems, components, parts and software to meet supplier requirements.
• Review requested items, utilize catalog when appropriate and satisfies operational needs.
• Source and evaluate all non-catalog requests and purchases.
• Negotiate prices, delivery and terms with suppliers and vendors.
• Expedite deliveries to meet field customer business needs and schedules.
• Solicit, negotiate, award and administrate Maintenance, Repairs and Operations (MRO) contracts.
• Receive requisitions: analyze for quantity, specifications, and delivery requirements.
• Monitor PO activity to ensure completed POs are closed in system.
• Update ship-to-dates as required on POs to reflect accurate delivery dates.
• Develop sources, request pricing and delivery; select suppliers, place orders, and follow up until equipment is received.
• Advise management of market conditions and supplier base activity, which could affect pricing and/or delivery.
• Contributes to NCS Purchasing and departmental goals and objectives through proactive purchasing that lead to lower TCO and improved customer satisfaction.
• Participate on strategic development and implementation projects and participate as assigned on special projects.
• Reconcile problem invoices related to purchase orders.
• Work with freight forwarders and Logistics Manager on a daily basis.
• Investigates and resolves matters of significance on behalf of management.
• Represents the company in handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, or resolving grievances.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Experience as chemical buyer or chemicals related job.
• Proficient in basic math skills and unit of measure conversions.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and effectively handle details.
• Excellent ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong supply chain background with the ability to interact with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Strong communication skills, in both verbal and written forms.
• Knowledge of computer hardware configurations and operating systems.
• PC skills in word processing and spreadsheets desired.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills.
• Must be able to understand the customer needs and specify requirements.
• Flexibility to solve different types of challenges.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Self-starter with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
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