Job Description
Job Overview:
Job Title: Project Buyer
Location: Houston, TX; Beaumont, TX
Company Overview:
Metalforms is committed to matching the needs of our customers with products and services which provide value and can help them conserve resources, improve environmental quality to increase production, reduce and avoid down time, and assist in the development of new products. This will be accomplished through design, fabrication, testing and maintenance of heat exchangers and related process equipment. At Metalforms, we provide our customers with a variety of services that have helped us to become one of the leading providers of heat transfer solutions along the Gulf Coast Region.
Metalforms was recently acquired by the TransTech Group, a leading provider of custom-engineered and fabricated solutions for liquids and gas processing, storage, transfer, and utilization across a broad range of industries including energy, petrochemical, specialty chemical, renewables, biofuels, and a variety of industrial process industries.
Job Summary
The Project Buyer is responsible for the procurement of materials and services required to execute customer projects on time, on budget, and in accordance with engineering, ASME Code, customer, and quality requirements. This position ensures material availability supports production schedules while continuously improving supplier performance, reducing total cost of ownership, minimizing supply chain risk, and maintaining compliance with applicable ASME quality and material traceability requirements.
Primary Responsibilities
- Review project documentation, BOMs, specifications, and schedules.
- Source and procure raw materials, fabricated components, and outside services.
- Negotiate pricing and lead times
- Issue purchase orders
- Maintain ERP purchasing data and complete procurement documentation.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, Production, Quality, and Accounting.
- Develop alternate suppliers to reduce cost and supply risk.
- Support inventory optimization and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Support continuous improvement projects and standardization initiatives.
Decision-Making Authority
- Select approved suppliers within company policy.
- Recommend new suppliers for qualification.
- Negotiate commercial terms within delegated authority.
- Escalate significant commercial, quality, or schedule risks.
How Success is Measured
- 95%+ on-time purchase order placement
- Material cost at or below estimate
- Less than 1 purchasing error per 100 purchase orders
- Expedite costs minimized
- ERP purchasing records maintained accurately
Internal & External Relationships
- Internal: Engineering, Project Management, Materials Management, Production, Quality, Accounting, Leadership.
- External: Suppliers, freight providers, and TransTech Group companies.
Competencies
- Procurement and negotiation
- Planning and organization
- Problem solving
- Communication and relationship management
- Technical aptitude
- Attention to detail
- Sense of urgency
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and bills of material.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- 3+ years in manufacturing procurement preferred.
Benefits Designed to Work for You:
- Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO
- 401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)
- Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance
- HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs
- Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
- Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment
- Health benefits kick in fast – first of the month after 30 days
- Time Off We offer a variety of paid time-off options to support rest, wellness, and personal needs:
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
Job Type: Full-time
This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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