PURCHASING MANAGER Job in Houston, Texas US
PURCHASING MANAGER
Responsible for managing KiOR’s purchasing function to include logistics, vendor management, inventory control, sourcing, contract and subcontract management.
· Prepare written inquiries or obtain verbal or written quotes for vendor supplied items and subcontracts in compliance with requisitions and/or specifications.
· Receive vendor bids, evaluate bids considering price, delivery date, past performance of vendor, etc. to determine successful bidder.
· Negotiate terms/conditions and place purchase orders. Negotiate and issue purchase change orders as required.
· Expedite awarded purchase orders when necessary to insure timely delivery.
· Handle third party rental contracts and awards, renewals and terminations. Maintain files and chart all rental orders.
· Analyze market and delivery of needed product in order to assess present and future material availability.
· Coordinate quality issues, delivery and invoice problems with vendors.
· Control the purchasing department budget.
· Prepare documentation as it pertains to each purchase order.
- Maintain contact with all markets and vendors from which KiOR purchases goods or services through personal contact, professional associations and trade publications. Meet with sales and vendor representatives as required.
· Perform other related purchasing duties as requested by management.
EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE
Requires a College Degree or equivalent combinations of education and procurement experience. Minimum of ten years EPC material procurement experience. Additional knowledge of procurement/vendor inspection techniques, procedures, plus working knowledge of accounting and financial management.