Use your experience and educational background in procurement, industrial distribution, or supply chain management to begin your career with Bray Controls, a major division of Bray International, an industry leading manufacturer of valves and control products. In this role, you will help lead critical areas of Bray's supply chain. You will work closely with different departments to understand our full production operation and to collaboratively meet production goals. Success in this role will open many doors for your professional growth. We are committed to hiring, training, and developing the future generation of leaders for Bray and we'd like you to be next.
As a Senior International Buyer, based out of our Houston headquarters, your mission will be to plan and manage material requirements and collaborate with several different groups to support an effective and efficient production operation. Prior work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, will give you a leg up in adapting to our culture. You are analytical, data-driven, and process-minded but also willing to jump in and help out wherever it is needed. If you're ready to join an organization where you can have a career, and not just a job, apply to Bray today.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
- Able to prioritize a dynamic workload, shift quickly between tasks, and take assertive action daily on critical need items for assigned responsibilities diligently and effectively.
- Meet and exceed defined performance goals in a fast-paced work environment where time is of the essence.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and deliberate actions are taken, as appropriate, to accomplish on-time deliveries of materials and equipment at a cost savings.
- Execute and manage purchase orders through a cradle-to-grave procurement life cycle.
- Utilize effective negotiation strategy and techniques to maintain low cost and preserve margin.
- Understand and manage supply and demand to meet on-time deliveries in support of lean inventory initiatives.
- Action requisitions within 24hrs; ensuring technical and commercial clarifications are resolved prior to order placement.
- Communicate with various levels across departments including Quality Control, Sales Quotations, Planning, Engineering, Assembly, Machining, Shipping/Receiving, Accounting and others for problem resolution.
- Utilize various work tools such as Open Order Report, MRP system and data gathering tools to ensure that PO confirmation, delivery dates, and NCR details are accurately captured and maintained.
- Expedite and assist in resolving Receiving and invoice payment issues.
- Engage with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve product non-conformance reports (NCR’s).
- Build Vendor relationships and manage Vendor Performance.
- Participate in QMS audits, Root Cause Analysis and CAR as necessary.
- Willing and able to travel up to 10% annually, domestically and internationally, as required.
- Identify problems, collect and analyze data, and work with the team to draw conclusions and develop action plans with a sense of urgency.
- Maintain an acute level of detail to ensure that pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, and safety stock are accurate.
- Support the Purchasing Manager on operational projects as required
- Assist other team members with procurement related activities as assigned
- Ensure compliance with standard policies, procedures, internal audit, and quality management processes
Qualifications and Core Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience required in a purchasing, inventory management, or planning role; with a minimum of 5 years purchasing from foundries or raw material suppliers.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience utilizing MRP systems and expert level understanding their functionality is required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience required of proven negotiation skills in a manufacturing environment with a strong passion for effective negotiations.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as precision castings, forgings, CNC machining, and assembly is required.
- Knowledge of industrial standards & specifications commonly referenced when purchasing castings, forgings, metals, (including ASTM, ASTME, API, ASME, etc.) and other machined components is required.
- Supply Chain Certifications, such as CSCP, CPIM, or CPP, is preferred.
- Previous experience with international sourcing is preferred.
- Previous experience in planning, forecasting, and setting inventory order controls is preferred.
- An independent self-starter with excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Exposure to and experience working within a manufacturing or high-volume industrial distribution environment.
- The ability to prioritize in a multi-tasking environment.
- Must be able to communicate with all levels of management.
- Ability to gain product knowledge and begin learning more advanced purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Above average skills with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, Power BI) and a demonstrated aptitude for mathematical formulas and equations.
Bray International, Inc. is the leading global manufacturer of butterfly, ball valves, knifegate valves, quarter-turn electric and pneumatic actuators, and related control products. Our products are used in a wide variety of markets, including power generation, mining, water treatment and filtration, temperature control, oil & gas production and storage, and many others. Bray prides itself on delivering products of the highest quality and value, with an ever-expanding product line that aims to satisfy our customers’ unique needs. Since its founding in 1986, Bray has achieved tremendous success and growth. The company’s truly entrepreneurial vision has driven an expansion to Divisions in over 20 countries and a distribution network that surpasses 300 locations worldwide. Our employees are the company’s greatest asset and as such we are committed to their continual development. We hold high expectations for our employees and we provide the necessary tools and resources that enable them to take on many responsibilities and perform at their highest potential. Furthermore, Bray has a team of passionate high-energy leaders and managers that constantly challenge the company to pursue new opportunities and to surpass its goals. |