Materials - Buyer - Direct - Intermediate

Our Client, a Energy Services company, is looking for a Materials - Buyer - Direct – Intermediate for their Austin, TX location. Responsibilities:

+ Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase under supervision.

+ Manage none strategic suppliers (none QFM)? $5M.

+ Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.

+ Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.

+ Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers.

+ Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner. Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records.

+ Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate. Follows purchasing business processes.

+ Leads purchasing activities with manufac...