Buyer

Job Title: Buyer

Location: Houston TX 77002

Job Type: Onsite

Hours: Mon Fri

Tentative Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3 6 Months (Possible Extension)

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Understand clients and vendors requisition.
• Manages the overall vendor relationship as it relates to contractual terms and conditions.
• Monitors vendor performance and works to resolve conflicts concerning defective or unacceptable materials and services at the department and vendor levels and recommends appropriate corrective actions.
• Assists vendors with PO inquiries directing invoice payment issues to and interfacing with Accounts Payable staff for a successful resolution.
• Departmental Functions
• Promotes efficient and costeffective business practices in establishing contracts and ensures compliance with sound business practices.
• Analyzes expenditure variances and patterns by reviewing reports and past purchases.
• Provides procurement technical expertise for projects and programs as assigned.
• Maintains all files and records according to record retention laws and procedures.
• Sourcing activities manage purchase requisitions and create purchase order bid tally follow up with suppliers and clients

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• The successful candidate must demonstrate:
• Professionalism and superior customer service
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong professional writing skills
• Adept at handling multiple priorities simultaneously
• High ethical standards
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to manage supplier relations
• Critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook Word Excel etc.