BUYER II

Description

Buyer II Job Description

WHAT MAKES ALPHA MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS SPECIAL

At AlpHa Measurement Solutions, we make analytical sensors and instruments that are essential to everyday life.  What we do matters; our products are used to test and monitor water quality in industrial, health, and safety applications worldwide.  Our sensors are critical for wastewater and drinking water processing, environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical (vaccine) manufacturing, food & beverage supply, power generation, and many other fundamental applications.

Municipalities, multinational organizations, and system integrators rely upon our sensors as critical, consumable components of their systems around the globe.  We at AlpHa understand the important role we play in ensuring safe drinking water, clean aqueous environments, and the general health and safety of communities worldwide.   

BENEFITS & PERKS

· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

· Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) 

· Short-Term Disability

· 401k

· Life insurance

· Paid Vacation

· 8 Paid Holidays per year

· Paid Jury Duty Leave

· Recognition and Reward Programs

· Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture

OPPORTUNITY

AlpHa Measurement Solutions is experiencing aggressive growth through a global platform consolidation and recognizes a need to strengthen its Supply Chain capabilities to meet increased demand and support continued growth. We have an immediate need for a Buyer II to join our Houston-based team. 

Our privately held company has over 100 years of liquid sensing experience, is growing, and currently employs 230 team members in Houston Texas and 150 in Shanghai China. We are seeking an energetic, analytical, and self-managed Buyer who wants to be a part of a growing purchasing team, who is motivated to advance the company’s goals, and who can take purchasing and vendor management to the next level.

Our global headquarters is conveniently located in Houston at the southwest intersection of I-69 and Sam Houston Tollway, just north of Sugar Land.

This individual will report directly to the Procurement Supervisor.  

Classification?: Salaried, Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and as required to maintain business momentum.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

The Buyer II at AlpHa Measurement Solutions will play a tactical and strategic role within our Supply Chain organization. We seek a charismatic, self-motivated Buyer to purchase quality equipment, materials, supplies, and services utilizing our ERP system. You will also research vendors and wholesalers to determine which products meet our needs, then negotiate with the supplier to obtain a favorable price and terms. Your main responsibilities include managing vendor relationships and researching new and innovative components and products that will enhance our operations. You will occasionally prepare detailed bid specifications, requests for proposals and quotations for commodities and services, and generate purchase orders, as requested.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• Develop expert knowledge of current ERP software in the areas of MRP, and procurement data and processes; create and utilize reports using the ERP software (and MS Excel) to ensure adequate inventory of purchased material is maintained to meet production requirements.
• Issue Purchase Orders and Change Orders for assigned commodities, ensuring proper internal documentation (requisitions/approvals) and external documentation (specifications, drawings) are provided to suppliers as needed.
• Ensure Purchase Order dates are maintained in the ERP system. Communicate timely and current information regarding material availability to internal Operations and Sales teams. 
• Be the primary point for contact with suppliers for assigned commodities. Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and utilize systems to monitor and report on supplier performance; coordinate and ensure corrective actions are taken, as necessary. 
• Perform Request for Quotes, (RFQ) select existing and/or source new suppliers, negotiate price and lead-time with suppliers and maintain this information the ERP system.
• Negotiate Purchase Agreements and Blanket Purchase Orders to reduce lead times and achieve annual cost savings targets. 
• Conduct regular Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with your top suppliers, evaluating supplier performance and compliance. 
• Work with Quality Department to document CAR’s and return discrepant materials to supplier for disposition.
• Maintain regular and open communications with internal customers while resolving day to day problems. 
• Work with Receiving, Quality, and Accounts Payable in resolving any receiving and invoicing issues for purchased materials.
• Provide sourcing and purchasing support to engineering and new product introduction projects/teams as assigned and as they relate to assigned commodities.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned; duties and activities may change over time.

AlpHa Measurement Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, AlpHa Measurement Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

AlpHa Measurement Solutions expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of AlpHa Management Solutions’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or with professional certification

Minimum 5 year’s Production Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, with focus on mechanical and electrical components.

Experience creating, reporting, and utilizing common purchasing metrics to drive improvements. 

Experience negotiating, as well as sourcing new suppliers. 

Excellent organization, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization both inside and outside the company.

Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast paced and changing environment.

Must be a quick learner and able to effectively react quickly to changing priorities.

Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Experience using a named MRP or ERP system.

Ability to occasionally travel, day trip or short overnight to visit key suppliers. Less than 10% of time.

Must be comfortable working with diverse team members 

Must be able to work occasional overtime to meet business needs.

Must be conversant in English for safe and effective performance of the job.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S.