2294 Procurement Assistant jobs in Dallas,TX

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Develops reliable and effective sources of supply.
Identifies investigates, selects, and develops competent and responsive suppliers.
Achieves higher value in the combination of price, quality, and service.
Negotiates agreements and addresses major problems.
Develops professional relationships with suppliers that ensure both the customer and supplier organizations benefit from the relationship.
Analyzes price and cost. Negotiates the lowest cost that is consistent with the level of quality and service required.
Processes debit memos.
Achieves maximum integration with other departments to improve material standardization, make or buy decisions, alternate sources or material options, quality, price, and delivery issues.
Manages the Supply Chain as a Commodity Team by supporting and developing the Material Planners to achieve joint goals in cost reduction, inventory turns, and on time shipments.
Maintains the MRP (Material Requirement Planning) system database for purchase parts according to the Material Control procedures.
Reviews requisitions.
Confers with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items.
Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.
Determines methods of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid.
Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
Maintains procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and takes corrective action.
Approves invoices for payment.
Expedites delivery of goods to users.
Participates in additional projects or services as directed by the Material Control Manager.
Works within the guidelines established in the Material Control procedures and Work Instructions regarding vendor visitation, quoting, commitments, and all Company policies.

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Buyer III - Direct Materials

cpi industries

Plano, TX 75074

$73,000-$93,000/yr

~ 27 min OnsiteRetirement Benefit

U.S. Citizenship required. Visa sponsorship is not available.
7+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience supporting manufacturing operations.
Experience purchasing direct materials and engineered components in a manufacturing environment.
Experience purchasing fabricated metal components, machined parts, precision assemblies, RF components, or engineered products is highly preferred.
Demonstrated success negotiating supplier pricing, contracts, lead times, and delivery commitments.
Experience supporting both New Product Introduction (NPI) and production manufacturing.
ERP system experience is required; JD Edwards (JDE) experience is preferred.
MRP system experience preferred.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications is preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across internal teams and suppliers.

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Trinity River Authority of Texas

Mansfield, TX 76063

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Mirion Technologies

Fort Worth, TX 76137

~ 44 min Onsite

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
3-5 years of experience performing procurement functions.
Background in aerospace, nuclear, or defense industries with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment with knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-accountability environment.
Ability to work with urgency and consistently meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented, analytical, organized, and adaptable to changing priorities.
Demonstrated ethical decision-making with a commitment to safety and quality.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, and project management tools.

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