Buyer / Procurement Specialist - Korean Speaker - Houston, TX - Remote
Job description
MUST LIVE IN/NEAR KATY, TX AND BE ABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF BOTH, IF NOT 3 COVID VACCINATIONS, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
Company Profile:
Bardex Corporation is a world-leader in the design and manufacturing of heavy industrial hydraulic equipment focused on marine industries such as offshore oil and gas and shipbuilding. Some typical products include skidding, leveling and restraining systems; mooring systems and riser pull-in systems for flotation production units and shipyard equipment to include ship-lift and transfer systems. Bardex is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)company.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer will perform a variety of procurement functions involved in the acquisition of materials and services, while providing support to the Purchasing Department.
Responsibilities/ Duties:
Prepare purchase orders via the internal computerized system and subsequently place orders for parts. Materials, goods and services;
Analyze commodity requirements, including specification requirements, preferred suppliers and dates commodities are needed;
Obtain price quotes, compares quotes with specifications, availability of items, established budget and advise Project Management team;
Negotiate lowest cost for commodities, while exercising considerable judgment in determining acceptable price balanced against optimum quality, quantity and schedule needs;
Ensure that suppliers meet quoted deliveries on time;
Ensure purchase contracts comply with company, government and customer requirements;
Work closely with the Engineering Department regarding changes to drawings /specifications and follow-up with suppliers to revise and amend purchase orders accordingly;
Communicate with suppliers by mail, telephone and e-mail to expedite and resolve problems and to obtain required material certifications, test reports and product specifications;
Develop new supply sources to replace inadequate suppliers;
Maintain electronic records and prepare reports of order status and expected delivery dates;
Attend and participate in various meetings and provide order status updates on a continual basis;
Respond to requests for emergency purchases;
Provide instruction and work direction to staff assisting Purchasing Department activities, as needed;
Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes;
Other tasks as required.
Requirements:
Associate’s degree in business or related discipline, preferred;
2-4years of recent, successful, demonstrated experience as a Buyer, preferably within a manufacturing environment;
Thorough understanding of purchasing principles; procedures; terminology; invoicing; discounts and related taxes; shipping and handling charges;
Computer savvy and proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products, together with the ability to learn new industry-related software packages;
Proficient organizational; time management; attention to detail; multi-tasking; independent thinking and judgement skills;
Proficient oral and written and interpersonal skills;
Bilingual English / Korean speaker, required.
Working Hours:
8:00AM –5:00PM Monday - Friday
Compensation:
$72K -$85K base salary DOE for this full-time, exempt position
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, accident/disability insurance; 401K after 6 months of employment; company stock ownership after 1 year of employment; 6 paid public holidays; 2 floating holidays; 15 days of paid time off during the 1st year of employment and increasing incrementally thereafter.
Location:
Katy, TX Office - Remote role after 2 weeks of training onsite
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $72,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have as a Buyer within a manufacturing company?
- What is your highest level of education?
- Do you speak Korean, which is required for this role?
- How many years of experience do you have with Microsoft Office?
- Where do you currently live?
- Are you able to provide proof of both, if not 3 Covid vaccinations?
- Are you able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship?
Work Location: Remote
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