Buyer

The Buyer is responsible for handling all purchasing activities for MRO services and supplies, valve components/raw materials and finished goods. This position also coordinates and supports sourcing activities as assigned. (Job Levels: I, II, or III dependent on experience and demonstrated proficiency) 

Principal Activities

• Maintain accurate MRP planning data and parameters in the KFV ERP system for "purchased" items as applicable (i.e. supplier quotes, lead times, MOQ, order qty min/max, etc.)
• Analyze planned order reports and provide timely release of purchase orders as required to fulfill work order production or sales order requirements. 
• Interface with the planning and production teams to prioritize items as applicable.
• Create and release purchase orders to suppliers, review and monitor order acknowledgements and revision requests from suppliers to ensure timely and accurate MRP updates in the KFV ERP system.  
• Manage requisitions for MRP inventory and non-MRP (MRO) inventory requirements to meet organizational needs, production planning and sales requirements.
• Monitor supplier open purchase order reports against planning/work order production needs and intervene as necessary to bring deliveries back into compliance with production schedules. Work with the sourcing team to resolve late or partial shipments with suppliers.
• Identify and report opportunities and implement actions to reduce waste, shorten lead times and reduce costs.
• Drive continuous improvement to all processes wherever applicable.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma; College Credit/Coursework preferred.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; develop alternative solutions; work well in problem solving situations with the team; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; able to support and explain reasoning for decision making processes. 
• Understand drawings and material specifications.
• Understand overall functions linked to Supply Chain including material flow, price negotiations, price analysis, supplier selection, and inventory management. 
• Extensive knowledge of inventory management concepts and strong ERP software proficiency. 
• Strong project management and analytical skills including ability to manage competing priorities with flexibility strong results/goal orientation. 
• Demonstrate aptitude for process improvement. 

Working Conditions:

• The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• This position must be performed from the Corporate office facility based in Houston, Texas. 

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Reimbursement

Financial Planning

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Coverage Options

Time Off & Life Balance

• PTO & Paid Holidays