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Job Description

Operational Buyer | Freudenberg

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

EagleBurgmann is a leading international specialist in industrial sealing technology. We combine innovative technologies, digital solutions and our passion to create sophisticated and reliable sealing systems. Our products help make entire industries safer and more sustainable.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

Health Insurance

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

International Opportunities

International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.

Personal Development

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

401K Match

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

location_on Houston, TX

On-Site

trip_origin EagleBurgmann Industries LP

You support our team as

Operational Buyer

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Responsibilitiesarrow_right

  • Execute end-to-end procurement operations in alignment with P2P standards, including purchase order creation, order confirmations, and invoice verification
  • Monitor order fulfillment by tracking delivery dates and proactively following up with suppliers
  • Implement commodity sourcing strategies in partnership with Commodity Buyers and provide supplier performance feedback
  • Manage service priorities by addressing critical demand and escalating supply or supplier issues as needed
  • Resolve supplier-related issues, including late deliveries and material shortages, and coordinate corrective actions
  • Expedite materials and ensure timely resolution of urgent supply chain disruptions
  • Maintain accurate procurement data in SAP, including master data, pricing, lead times, and supplier records
  • Drive continuous improvement by identifying process efficiencies, optimizing demand bundling, and enhancing procurement workflows

Qualificationsarrow_right

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Buyer or Procurement Specialist is preferred
  • Strong knowledge of negotiations, sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and supplier development
  • Proven ability to manage supplier performance and build strategic relationships
  • Experience working in a structured procurement environment, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting
  • Experience in SAP or other ERP systems
  • Ability to work onsite

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Darby Mroz

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LocationHouston, TX

Skills

  • Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Diversityunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Order/Customer Fulfillmentunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
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  • SAPunmatched
  • SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
  • Sourcing Strategyunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched

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