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Daniel OPCO LLC

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
14 days ago

Daniel Measurement & Control is a recognized global leader in flow measurement and control solutions for the energy sector. With a legacy spanning over 90 years, Daniel has built a reputation as the most trusted name in custody transfer flow measurement. Our technologies and innovations continue to set the standard for precision, reliability, and performance across the oil and gas industry. We have an immediate opening for a strategic Buyer with at least 5 years’ experience.

 

Reporting directly to Rebecca Reeves, Director of Operations and Global Supply Chain, the Buyer is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials needed for production, while also managing inventory levels and maintaining good relationships with suppliers.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Forecasts, plans, and purchases inventories for future production honoring the required lead times of vendors.
  • Works closely with the planning department and SIOP to meet customer requirements in a timely manner.
  • Works with the customs department to reduce transportation costs by optimizing shipments from suppliers.
  • Quotes and negotiates prices with national and international suppliers, conditions of delivery, quality, and service that comply with the requirements and policies of the company in the acquisition of raw material.
  • Places purchase orders specifying all payment terms and specifications.
  • Leads inventory reduction projects.
  • Ensures on-time payment to suppliers to avoid situations of disrupted shipments due non-payment.
  • Maintains MRP parameters to assure timely supply and optimum inventory levels.
  • Follows up with each supplier for fulfillment of delivery times, quality, and service previously agreed by each purchase order, expediting as needed.
  • Generates corrective actions to suppliers as needed.
  • Participates in the development of suppliers of raw material both nationally and internationally.
  • Takes and participates in actions to help maintain the quality system.
  • Ensures strict compliance with the company's safety rules, policies, and measures.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

  • English: Advanced. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
  • Knowledge and management of computational MRP packages.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Knowledge of generation of reports and statistics.
  • Knowledge of process of placing and tracking purchase orders of raw material in time, cost, and level of review.
  • Management of feedback to suppliers of their performance on timely deliveries and discrepancies.
  • Results-oriented with ability to plan, organize, and prioritize.

 

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:

 

  • MRP Parameter Maintenance - expert
  • Procurement Procedures - expert
  • INFOR - expert
  • Incoterms - basic
  • Microsoft Office - intermediate

 

OUR BENEFITS AND PERKS:

 

Daniel offers a full suite of standard and voluntary benefits that start on Day One, including:

Medical  |  Dental  |  Vision  |  Short- and Long-Term Disability  |  Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D  |  FSA/HSA  |  401(k) with Company Match  |  EAP  |  Pet Insurance  |  Auto and Home Insurance Discounts  |  Commuter Benefits  |  Personal Excess Liability Insurance  |  Identity Theft Protection  |  Legal Plan  |  Aflac Accident Insurance  |  Aflac Critical Illness Insurance  |  Aflac Hospital Indemnity Insurance  |  Paid Time Off  |  Telecommuting

 

LOCATION:

This is a hybrid role based in Houston, Texas USA.

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Daniel OPCO LLC