Buyer

Description

GasTech has been dedicated to helping energy clients around the globe achieve their goals for more than 35 years. As an oil and gas engineered-to-order business, we are committed to understanding each client’s specific goals and executing them as our own. Things are exciting for us at GasTech, as we are growing and looking for a Buyer to join our team! Our workplace culture is both friendly and dynamic, and in this role, you will have plenty of opportunities to interact with all members of our project teams.

Key Contributions (This includes but is not limited to the following):

• Identify strategic partners and deliver improved cost reductions for the organization through supplier management, negotiations, strategic sourcing, commodity management, and total cost principles.

• Manage the purchasing suggestions for RFP and PO creation, late deliveries, requisitions, and reporting for purchasing team.

• Ensure the organization’s SOPs, direction, and goals are communicated and executed within the purchasing team.

• Manage workload, expedites, priorities, and commodities within the purchasing team.

• Minimize purchasing price variance coverage and defective material issues.

• Work with Quality for vendor rework, scrap, and accurate certificates of compliance.

• Determine bulk buys where there are cost savings and added support to manufacturing production.

• Collaborate across multiple departments, including production, procurement, quality, and engineering to expedite materials required to support customer demand.

If the following sounds like you, we suspect you will personally enjoy and professionally thrive in this role:

• This position will report to our Materials Manager. You will have a seasoned leader who is eager to partner with you and who will advocate for your ideas, requests, and professional development and success.
• You have well-developed negotiation and communication skills that allow you to build strong rapport and trust with everyone, from all diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• As a GasTech employee, you will enjoy autonomy while still being part of our team. Because you are resourceful, show initiative, take ownership of your work, and are eager to make valuable contributions to our projects, we will champion your expertise and not micromanage you.

Company Benefits:

• 401k Plan w/ 4% match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary STD
• Employer Paid Group Term Life and LTD
• Company PTO Program & 8 Paid Holidays

Requirements

· At least a high school diploma or GED is required.

· A minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience is required.

· Demonstrable and strong negotiating skills are required.

· Proven experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain directly related to raw materials used in the fabrication of industrial equipment is required. 

· Experience with demand-driven operating models and ERP systems is required.

· The ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality is required.

· The ability to remain organized with a keen attention to detail in a fast-paced environment is required. 

· The ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines utilizing excellent time management skills is required.

· Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are required.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe,  and PowerPoint is required.

· Previous experience in an ISO 9001 environment is preferred.