Purchasing Assistant

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 :