Buyer **Location:** Beasley, TX, United States, 77417 **Company:** Chart Industries **_Ensuring Chart’s Success…_** REQUIREMENTS - MUST BE ABLE TO DO THE FOLLOWING: • Experience in developing supply chain management strategies required • Creative thinker with strong analytical skills required • Good negotiation skills required • Strong understanding of contracts, contract requirements, and contract management required • Systems skills (procurement related) required • Solid interpersonal skills and strong communicator required • Knowledge of steel/metal production process and markets preferred • Understanding of international business and international sourcing process preferred • Cross disciplinary experience is highly valued and preferred • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred • Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures • Ability to rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job • Ability to work independently making sound and reasonable judgments • Ability to work within group and cross functional environment • Ability to work under immediate supervision • Primary job functions may typically require exercising independent judgment • Knowledge of JD Edwards or similar ERP system **_What Will You Do?_** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Contribute in developing and implementing global supply chain management strategies • Initiate RFQ after obtaining required approvals or MRP demands • Identify and Develop vendors • Maintain an accurate recordkeeping system and provide reports on various phases of activities • Regularly communicate material issues that may impact Customer due dates with Customer Service, Project Managers and other team members. • Monitor and manage stock materials/inventory • Regularly attend team meetings to discuss project and order status and to identify and resolve issues that may impact the customer. • Drive and implement recommendations enabling continuous improvement and cost reduction opportunities • Manage the supplier relationship: o Monitor performance o Ensure proper invoicing o Issue purchase orders, including revisions, and ensure fulfillment as contracted o Review pricing and back-order management Your Education Should Be… Minimum Education: College degree preferred **_Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…_** INTERACTION: Internal Departments/Customers - Operations, Proposals, Project Management, Engineering, etc. Vendors – Supplier, Distributors, etc. Accounts Payable when dealing with invoices Shipping & Receiving WORKING CONDITIONS: Some Outdoor Office Environment REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) WHILE IN THE SHOPS: Safety Glasses Steel Toe Shoes Ear Plugs Safety Vest Gloves (when needed) Face Shield (when needed) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Walking Standing Using hands Bending Lifting **_Your Experience Should Be..._** Your Professional Experience Should Be… • Ability to work to high level of accuracy and efficiency within a fast-paced engineered to order manufacturing environment. • Identify and develop vendors • Experience in developing supply chain management strategies required • Participate in developing and implementing global supply chain management strategies • Good negotiation skills required • Strong understanding of contracts, contract requirements, and contract management required • Knowledge of steel/metal production process and markets preferred • Understanding of international business and international sourcing process preferred • Coordinate processing of repairs and obtaining loaner equipment as needed, or requested **_Our Benefits Package..._**