Buyer I

Toshiba International Corporation is a world leader in the design and manufacture of motors, motor controls and power electronics products. Many of these products are designed, built and tested in our 1,000,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. We have developed a totally integrated manufacturing process from research and development, design, engineering, production and manufacturing to after-market service and sales & marketing. Toshiba differentiates itself from its competitors through its commitment to quality and reliability. We build products to perform in the most difficult conditions. From raw material to the finished product, we assure exacting quality, engineering excellence and stringent testing to meet domestic and international performance standards.

Job Summary:

Responsible for ordering items/products/services requisitioned according to established purchasing procedures, developing supplier sources, and maintaining purchasing record system.

Responsibilities:

• Order items/products/services from Purchase Requisition form in accordance with established purchasing procedures.
• Coordinate purchasing details with vendor, including pricing revisions, order cancellations, discontinued items, acceptable substitutions, back orders, delivery dates, invoice discrepancies and the like.
• Review quotations specifically pricing, delivery, and quality with supervisor before awarding vendor contract.
• Expedite critical orders.
• Research and develop vendor sources for purchase of items/products/services requisitioned.
• Maintain record/filing system for P.O. and documentation.
• General Office Maintenance
• Travel: Limited as needed

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• Prefer undergraduate degree in Purchasing/Materials Management or related degree program or equivalent purchasing experience

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong organizational skills
• Effective negotiation and communication skills
• Experience with ERP, MRP, MS Office software

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77041