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Purchasing AssistantBIC Recruiting • Pearland, TX, US
Purchasing Assistant

Purchasing Assistant

BIC Recruiting • Pearland, TX, US
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Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW : Our client is a is a leader in the design, manufacturing, and repair of Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers, Helixchangers, and related equipment.

POSITION : Purchasing Assistant

COMPENSATION : Competitive Salary + DOE

BENEFITS : Standard package

LOCATION : Houston, Texas

SUMMARY : As the Purchasing Lead, you will have the opportunity to drive our procurement process, build strong vendor relationships, and ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing that supports company’s success.

DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Within the first week, shadows the Purchasing Manager observing the full purchasing process, including bill of materials (BOM) release and vendor interactions
  • Shadows different departments, including Production Planning and Control (PPC) and the shop floor to gain insight into how purchasing decisions impact production
  • Learns to identify non-conformance issues, material requirements, and project-specific needs, manages and tracks open Purchase Orders (POs) and Project Allocation Reports (PARs) ensuring all reporting is accurate and up to date
  • Learns about pre-inspection meetings, and becomes familiar with vendor list, building relationships with key suppliers to facilitate smooth purchasing operations
  • Collaborates with the Plant Manager and Finance teams to ensure that all purchases are made within budget and that cost-efficiency is maintained across all projects
  • Attend pre-inspection meetings as needed and takes responsibility for initial project reports, ensuring all necessary information regarding materials, deliveries and costs are clear and up to date from the start
  • Ensures that there are no repetitive oversights in purchasing and maintains budget control by ensuring all purchases stay within a 3% margin of the allocated budget
  • Tracks and reports on Project Allocation Reports (PARs) regularly to meet a 14-day purchasing limit for major materials, while monitoring Purchase Order (PO) counts

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :

  • 3+ years’ experience in a purchasing or procurement role within a manufacturing environment, required, working with heat exchangers and pressure vessels highly preferred
  • 3+ years of experience purchasing for plants or supply chains, including working with outside service providers and major materials required
  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required Proficiency with office equipment and software programs, including MS Outlook, Word, and Excel required
  • Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure situations and meet tight deadlines required Experience with automated purchasing systems and managing electronic purchasing orders highly preferred
  • PLEASE NOTE : We try to respond to everyone who applies for our jobs, but in periods of high activity it may not be possible. We hope we can personally help you find your new job and wish you success in your job search. For more information, please email Sara Bonvillian at sbonvillian@bicrecruiting.com
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