What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Keller North America, Inc.?
Overview
Suncoast Post Tension, Ltd., a Keller company, is an established Post-Tension and rebar manufacturing company that has been in business for over 30 years. We supply construction related materials to builders from one of our eight facilities in the US. We are looking for a Buyer to join our team in our office located in Houston, TX. This is a full-time permanent placement benefit eligible opportunity.
We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Buyer to be responsible for selecting and purchasing quality products for our business. Your responsibilities will include processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, creating and maintaining an inventory, quality assurance and liaising with inventory teams and management. The buyer will work with staff across departments to forecast the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based on demand.
The Buyer should be analytically minded and possess excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices according to budget. Knowledge of sales and marketing principles is advantageous.
Responsibilities
Essential Responsibilities
- Coordinates the purchasing process for raw material
- Prepares requests for quotations and soliciting quotations, expediting quotations
- Preparing purchase orders, preparing and issuing other necessary procurement related reports and other necessary support functions
- Executes assigned work under the close supervision and guidance of the VP of Finance.
Qualifications
Buyer Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
- Relevant experience preferred.
- Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).
- Proficient in appropriate software.
- Critical thinking and negotiation skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Suncoast Post-Tension, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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