Purchasing Assistant

Company Overview

Our client is a leader in the design, manufacturing, and repair of Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers, Helixchangers, and related equipment.

Purchasing Assistant

Competitive Salary + DOE

Standard package

Houston, Texas

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.

• Within the first week, shadow the Purchasing Manager observing the full purchasing process, including bill of materials (BOM) release and vendor interactions
• Shadow different departments, including Production Planning and Control (PPC) and the shop floor to gain insight into how purchasing decisions impact production
• Learn to identify non-conformance issues, material requirements, and project-specific needs, manage and track open Purchase Orders (POs) and Project Allocation Reports (PARs) ensuring all reporting is accurate and up to date
• Learn about pre-inspection meetings, and become familiar with vendor list, building relationships with key suppliers to facilitate smooth purchasing operations
• Collaborate 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 take responsibility for initial project reports, ensuring all necessary information regarding materials, deliveries and costs are clear and up to date from the start
• Ensure that there are no repetitive oversights in purchasing and maintain budget control by ensuring all purchases stay within a 3% margin of the allocated budget
• Track and report on Project Allocation Reports (PARs) regularly to meet a 14-day purchasing limit for major materials, while monitoring Purchase Order (PO) counts

• 3+ years’ experience in a purchasing or procurement role within a manufacturing environment, required, working with heat exchangers and pressure vessels highly preferred
• 3+ years of experience purchasing for plants or supply chains, including working with outside service providers and major materials required
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required; proficiency with office equipment and software programs, including MS Outlook, Word, and Excel required
• Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure situations and meet tight deadlines required; experience with automated purchasing systems and managing electronic purchasing orders highly preferred
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