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Avail Infrastructure Solutions Associate Buyer in Houston, Texas
ABOUT US
At Avail Switchgear Systems, we have been providing customized switchgear systems for over 65 years. At our three, US-based facilities, we deliver exceptional services in design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and field service capabilities, with the proven ability to work with every breaker manufacturer. As an Avail Infrastructure Company, we’re small enough for your ideas to make an immediate impact and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career.
JOB SUMMARY
The Associate Buyer is responsible for the purchasing of raw materials, part, supplies, equipment, and office supplies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Obtains the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible purchase cost.
Develops and ensures all elements of the purchase commitment are completed with proper required approvals.
Reviews requisition for accuracy and completeness.
Prepares and processes assigned purchase orders.
Monitors, reorders, and purchases items needed for inventory replenishment.
Creates and reconciles reports to ensure accuracy of payables.
Coordinates with vendors in accuracy on availability, price, and delivery of items.
Tracking delivery schedules and mitigating delays.
Communicating with vendors and other stakeholders regarding delays.
Expedites the delivery of purchases as necessary to achieve production and customer demands.
Purchasing materials for projects, facility, office, and product materials.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
No degree required.
Associates OR equivalent to 1-2 years Buyer/Purchasing experience, required.
ERP software (such as Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, etc.), required.
Manufacturing experience, required.
Avail Infrastructure Solutions (including its subsidiaries) is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, nor any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Avail will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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