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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Location
Houston, 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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