Procurement/Buyer/Purchasing

Buyer (Full-Time)

Location: Alvarado, TX

Why Sabre?

· Payday is EVERY Friday!

· Benefits the first 30 days

· On the job training

Sabre Industries is a leading manufacturer of engineered structures for a wide range of industries, including utility support structures and telecom infrastructure and services.

Current Employees answers to Why Sabre? The company loves to promote within, supportive teamwork, fun friendly work environment, the company contributes to your success, flexible schedules, variety of good benefits, longevity, and opportunity for overtime.

Full Job Description

Scope of Responsibility: The Buyer will have responsibility for procuring materials, supplies and services. Functions include but are not limited to obtaining quotes, negotiating contracts and developing/maintaining suppliers. This position will take ownership for cost, inventory levels, on-time delivery and quality.

Essential Duties:

• Processes ERP PO suggestions and purchase orders
• Analyzes material/inventory requirements and expedites or pushes out material as necessary
• Prepares, issues and reviews Request for Proposal / Quote
• Identify, select, and qualify suppliers required to meet business needs
• Resolves problems that arise, reviews reports, and interacts with other departments to resolve any situation that may need attention
• Manage suppliers with primary ownership for driving performance improvements in the areas of quotation lead time, documentation and product delivery on-time performance and quality as well as lead time and YOY savings initiatives
• Achieve annual Sabre cost savings initiatives
• Rationalization/Consolidation of Supplier Base
• Negotiate and administer Supply Agreements/Contracts with suppliers
• Utilizes the ERP/MRP system to review material requirements and inventory on hand. Maintains efficient levels of stock and material coverage for job requirements while optimizing inventory levels
• Additional duties as assigned
• Regular and on-time attendance
• Work in your shift as scheduled
• Must work well with others

Position Requirements:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or combination of education and experience preferred
• 3-5 years recent purchasing in industrial manufacturing
• ASCM and/or ISM certification desired.
• Steel procurement experience a plus.
• Self-motived with strong organizational skills; high level of attention to detail;
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience with an ERP/MRP system (Epicor a plus).
• The ability to form internal and external alliances to achieve the company’s goals.
• The ability to negotiate and build relationships with suppliers.

Physical Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to work with frequent interruptions in work flow and constantly changing priorities
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time with the ability to move throughout the office or outside manufacturing plant as needed
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require use of fingers, hands and arms, such as sitting, typing, using office equipment and reaching
• Some additional physical activities may require walking, stooping, bending, twisting and handling of materials
• Position requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness and a safety-minded individual
• Must have the ability to concentrate on tasks for long periods of time and be able to observe and receive information from all relevant sources

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• steel buyer: 1 year (Required)
• Excel: 2 years (Required)
• Epicor: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alvarado, TX 76009