Buyer

Buyer I

The Buyer I assists in purchasing materials, supplies and services at the most favorable terms for the organization. This position will evaluate bids and negotiates prices and terms for purchased goods and services. The Buyer will function as the tactical sourcing expert for Texas International Terminals and will provide procurement support to TIRCO and other entities as required.

Roles:

• Purchase orders: responsible for issuing and tracking all stages of purchase orders.
• Supplier Selection: Select best source for goods and services
• Expeditor: Expedite and ensure all orders are delivered on time

Responsibilities:

• Create POs for all departments.
• Developing an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders
• Ensure chosen vendors are achieving best cost and delivery on all orders.
• Monitor Supplier performance.
• Ensure that all requisitions are attached to PO’s.
• Track savings in SharePoint.
• Actively monitor and update PO status.
• Working within the management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any back ordered or missing products
• Assisting the Supply Chain Manager with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basis
• Act as backup for receiving process when warehouse personnel are not available.
• Communicate with vendors and employees on purchase orders.
• Coordinate deliveries and disseminate information to departmental staff as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Expectations:

• Goal 100% timely requisitions created.
• Goal 100% timely and accurate preparation of all documentation.
• You may be asked to participate in an Emergency Response Team (ERT); please understand that participation in the ERT is both an expectation and condition of employment.
• Accomplish job responsibilities/duties in accordance with the company’s Core Values.
• Looks for opportunities to increase knowledge, works to increase responsibility, strives to achieve personal goals.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation, able to deal with change, delays, or unexpected events.