Buyer II (Finance)
Overview
Stewart & Stevenson is Now Hiring a Buyer II at 10750 Telge Road Houston, TX 77095. Oversee and coordinate the activities of the purchasing and tracking of all parts necessary for current jobs being manufactured.
Responsibilities
- Ensure we are receiving the best pricing and delivery dates available for each part.
- Remain informed of the parts status for each job assigned on the build schedule.
- Provide technical support and training to the other buyers.
- Supply a weekly parts status report for each project to the purchasing manager prior to each weekly production meeting.
- Communicate with the logistics coordinator as needed to move units or products between UEM locations.
- Follow up on all open PO's daily in order to maintain status of all parts ordered.
- Confirm all ordered parts are delivered no less than one week prior to the build start date.
- Work overtime including evenings and weekends.
- Maintain a strong, personal commitment to the safety culture.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Skill in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications and bids.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Prefer candidates with a working knowledge of warehouse and inventory operations.
- Experience with and knowledge of inventory software and programs.
- Strong calculative and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to meet required deadlines and manage time effectively.
- Ability to utilize desktop computer systems, hardware, and operating systems.
Education/Experience:
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and three years related experience. Associates or Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of materials, products, and the commodity market in area of specialization.
Computer Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Familiar with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, experience with Oracle preferred.
- Familiarity with demand forecasting tools, E3 preferred.
