Key Activities and Accountabilities
- Interfaces with Project Management or other designate in order to plan and prioritize purchasing activities to support the Product Line / Business Unit / Region requirements
- Receive requests for price/product/delivery and follows GSC bid requirements OR preferred supplier price books for action
- Transmits and prioritizes approved purchase orders, with appropriate supporting documents, to Supplier - Tracks acknowledgement of order by Supplier
- Regular communication with suppliers to ensure schedule reporting of issues and delivery promises are maintained and information communicated to the project/product team and other stakeholders.
- In conjunction with QA and QC processing vendor non-conformances to ensure that the correct actions are taken to close them out in a timely manner.
- Reviews, updates and maintains Open Purchase Orders in SAP until closed.
- Leads finance and Logistics staff in resolving reception and invoice discrepancies
- Reporting and tracking any supplier issues or non-conformance as they arise in order to aid in meaningful communication during periodic business reviews as may be directed by Management.
- Actively participate in Departmental KPI’s as set out by management
- Assist in other purchasing/ departmental duties/ activities as may be required by the Management
- Adhere to the Expro Business Principles & Ethics and Code of Business Conduct of being reliable, trustworthy and fair. Avoiding conflicts of commercial interest, ensuring accuracy of information, maintaining confidentialities and by abstaining from all forms of corruption.
Job Knowledge and Qualifications
- Solid knowledge of Purchasing best practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be persistent and assertive
- Proven ability in time management and prioritization
- Familiarity with engineering terminology, supplier evaluation, PO drafting, negotiation, and experience as a Buyer in a fast-paced environment
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Buyer
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
, Decatur County, Kansas, United States, Kansas, United States
Job Overview
Location
, Decatur County, Kansas, United States, Kansas, United States