Raw Material Buyer

Zeeco fosters a robust work environment where employees, from engineering teams to support groups, benefit from a strong culture, trained leadership, and opportunities for growth. Zeeco collaborates with the biggest names in the industry, enabling individuals to broaden their skills alongside teams of subject matter experts. 

Reports To: Purchasing Manager

Job Summary: Commodity Buyer, under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, may be responsible for a single commodity or group of commodities. Buyer will support Zeeco Project Engineers for on-time completion of projects. Buyer is responsible to perform thorough and accurate shop release/demand signal evaluation with a keen eye on material specification, certification requirements, and in accordance with Customer purchasing restrictions. Buyer will generate and distribute bid/quote packages and purchase orders, maintaining necessary and often aggressive delivery schedules. Buyer will support inquiries from internal customers, and other tasks as needed. The Buyer shall work in a multi-tasking, fast-paced, team environment. As part of the Zeeco Purchasing Team, this individual will interface with other Zeeco staff including engineering, drafting, quality, shipping, receiving, as well as sub-contractors, component suppliers, and others as needed.

Functional Job Duties:

Raw Material Buyer which includes commodities like Heads, Shells, Pipe/Flanges/Fittings, Hardware, and Gaskets.

Reviewing demand signals

Absolute compliance with Customer AML/AVL/Sourcing Restrictions

Issuing bid packages to Vendors

Request for quotes

System entry of RFQs and Purchase Orders

Processing purchase requisitions

Tracking status of on-going purchasing activities

Follow up with Vendors to ensure on time shipment of components

Expediting

Coordination tasks as assigned by the Purchasing Manager or Team Lead

Other tasks and projects as role demands

Qualifications:

Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook /PDF software

Enjoy working in a Team environment

Respect others

Manufacturing Purchasing experience preferred

Detail oriented with a focus on accuracy

Appropriate sense of urgency

A commitment to ownership and follow through

Flexibility: we work in a very dynamic environment

Results driven

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good organization skills

Mental Requirements:

Must possess strong leadership, analytical thinking, effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with persons inside and outside of the company. Must have the ability to perform mathematical calculations related to job requirements. Must be able to work under stress. Must be able to handle multiple priorities. Must be able to process paperwork effectively.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to go up and down stairs. Must be able to communicate effectively. Must not present a risk of injury to self or others while engaged in company duties.

Commodities used to build our equipment include, among others:

Pipe/Fittings/Flanges, Structural Steel, Plate, Fasteners, Gaskets, Controls and Instrumentation, Enclosures, Electronics, Panels, Refractory, Paint, ACWL, Block and Tackle, Blowers, Dampers, Combustion Electronics, Conduit, Hose, Wire

Working at Zeeco means being part of a people-centric culture and environment built on mutual respect, personal encouragement, professional integrity, and limitless opportunity. Join Zeeco and embark on a fulfilling journey where innovation, collaboration, and personal and professional growth converge.