Buyer

GPT is the world’s leading manufacturer of critical pipeline sealing and electrical isolation products. With a focus on safety, performance and reliability, we employ advanced engineering and manufacturing processes to meet the challenging demands of the oil and gas, water/wastewater, and construction and infrastructure industries.

JOB SUMMARY:

To manage and develop a supply chain capable of meeting the Company's needs. To procure raw materials, services, contracting activities, expense items and other goods or services as required by the Company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establish supply systems for operations that support operational objectives.
• Negotiate pricing and other commercial terms with GPT suppliers.
• Investigate local, national, and global market conditions and suggest supply options for goods and services.
• Develop a waste-free supply method that minimizes total cost of ownership.
• Negotiate Year/Year cost savings according to the savings targets established by the Company
• Document progress in all cost and performance transactions of the supply base.
• Create necessary contract, purchase orders and agreements as necessary.
• Seek and suggest cost savings measures.
• Assist operations personnel in resolving any supply chain issues.
• Review supplier sites as necessary.
• Assist other GPT site as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining controls related to Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Communication- excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with members of the team.
• Problem Solving - must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; appropriately gather and analyze information and apply creative talents to problem-solving
• Confidentiality - ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive Company and personal information.
• Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. Detail orientated.
• Adaptability - must be able to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment and manage competing demands in a productive manner.
• Excellent Computer Skills to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google suite experience preferred.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years' experience in supply chain position with responsibility for negotiation and supply chain logistics.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook. Oracle experience beneficial.
• Strong skills in negotiations and spoken and written communication.
• Understanding of Lean concepts and their application to a supply chain.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and a strong math aptitude.
• Strong project management skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office Position: Ability to perform sedentary work, spending extended periods of time working with a computer. Physical effort may include stooping, kneeling, touching, feeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Clarity of vision to see near and mid-range. Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.

GPT values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Job Type: Full-time