• Houston, TX
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Job Title: BuyerPosition SummaryThe Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods and services required for company operations, resale, use or production of finished products. This role ensures cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality standards, timely delivery, and strong supplier relationships. The Buyer plays a critical role in negotiation, analytical analysis, trend forecasting, and effective communication to support business objectives and profitability.Key Responsibilities
    • Source and purchase goods and services required for company operations, resale, or production of finished products.
    • Ensure cost-effective procurement while maintaining established quality standards.
    • Monitor and ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
    • Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
    • Lead negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms, and conditions.
    • Perform analytical analysis to support purchasing decisions.
    • Monitor market trends and conduct trend forecasting to anticipate business needs.
    • Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support operational requirements.
    • Support overall business objectives and profitability through strategic purchasing practices.
    Qualifications and Requirements
    • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field.
    • Experience in sourcing and purchasing within a corporate or manufacturing environment.
    • Strong negotiation, analytical, and forecasting skills.
    • Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

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    LocationHouston, TX

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Market Trackingunmatched
    • Market Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Relationship Managementunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Service Deliveryunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

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