Job Description:
Our client in Central Houston is looking for an experienced Buyer.
Responsibilities
- Assist in negotiating pricing and agreements with major vendors/contractors; periodically adjust rates as necessary.
- Assist with special projects including vendor/product improvements and changes.
- Inform personnel regarding vendor and product issues and liaise with vendors as needed to resolve disputes; timely rectify issues as warranted.
- Establish pricing and costs.
- Assist in the setup of all new projects by inputting labor rates and vendor selections.
- Review pricing to ensure accuracy.
- Compare and evaluate market for new, potential contractors/vendors.
Periodically perform other assigned duties including:
- Assist with annual contract and addendum updates.
- Assist in Purchasing changes.
- Perform field studies to ensure subcontractor/vendor compliance.
- Perform competition studies.
- Prepare memoranda on policy and material changes.
Skills:
- Communication/Building Relationships
- Customer/Client Focus
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- Initiative
- Time Management
Qualifications
- 4-6+ years of full cycle purchasing experience required
- Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field highly preferred