Job Description:Job # PRP25410Job Title Commodity BuyerOffice Location Brookshire, TXBusiness Unit/Department Logistics & Procurement/SourcingSales Territory, if applicable N/AGeneral Role DescriptionProcess requisitions and purchase orders for project materials, inventory, and renewal partsRole Accountabilities- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve lower material cost and on time delivery when necessary- Generate the ERP buyer's report that identifies the requisitions to be processed and determine order of priority- Secure quotes from suppliers for applicable requisitions- Negotiate standard pricing matrix and lead-times for renewal parts and inventory with suppliers, not less than annually, and communicate to appropriate personnel- Research invoice discrepancies when notified, communicating with suppliers when necessary, and making appropriate administrative corrections- Initiate new supplier set-up documentation and submit to finance department- Notify finance department of new “ship-to” locations of suppliers- Process completed requisitions, enter data as required, and forward to Purchasing Specialist- Generate and issue purchase orders for commodities, renewal parts, inventory, and services, following special instructions and including notes and attachments as necessary- Update Item Master prices from supplier notifications, escalating to appropriate personnel when cost increases exceed 5%- Purchase renewal parts for clients using ERP order management module- Identify correct disposition of shipments sent in error to or by the Company, when notified- Obtain country of origins and promise dates from suppliers when escalated by expeditors- Review Min/Max report and generate purchase orders to reorder items below minimum quantity up to maximum quantity- Generate and issue purchase orders for non-Min/Max inventory items- Ensure purchase orders are issued with correct terms to minimize cost and liability to the CompanyGeneral Employee Accountabilities- Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager- Give manager best advice- Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified- Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager- Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment- Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws- Recommend viable improvements proactively- Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processesRequirements:Minimum Qualifications- HSD or equivalent- 1 year purchasing experience- 2 years' buying experience- Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility- Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts- Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook- Availability to travel less than 5%Preferred Qualifications- Purchasing experience in a multi-entity, multi-currency, international, industrial environment- Advanced Excel skills- Proficiency in OracleLink to TMEIC Corporation Americas website: . To be considered an applicant for any available positions, individuals must complete an online job application for each posting. A resume may be attached to the online application but is not considered a substitute for the information in the application. Applications will be considered only for the specific position for which the application is submitted.EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer
