We are looking for a Buyer in our Conroe, TX location. This person will be responsible for procuring goods and services in support of the organization.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote a safe and accident free work place

• Verify and manage supplier capability to meet all performance requirements, including but not limited to Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory

• Monitor and manage supplier performance

• Deploy inventory replenishment systems (e.g. Kanban) to lower inventory and reduce ordering costs

• Implement aggressive cost reduction projects as assigned

• Identify and capitalize on multi-plant opportunities to reduce the company’s total cost of ownership

• Develop industry, product, and supply base knowledge, including key cost drivers

• Issue and maintain purchase orders to ensure accuracy of information

• Manage delivery of assigned parts to ensure continuity of supply and adequate inventory levels

• Provide backup purchasing assistance in the department as necessary

• Audit supplier invoices and resolve price discrepancies

• Assist in the identification and removal of waste from supply chain processes

• Participate in company Lean initiatives and events

• Manage special projects as assigned

• Confer with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule

• Review bid proposals and determine best total cost solution

• Keep procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery info, product quality or performance, and inventories

• Manage non-conforming material or services with quality, production, suppliers, and others to determine source of issue and confirm corrective action is taken

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training/experience
• Willing to travel 15% of time
• Ability to maintain an upbeat and positive attitude at all times
• Ability to work in self-directed, fast-paced professional environment

About CST Industries

CST Industries, Inc., headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is the global leader in the manufacture and construction of factory coated storage tanks, silos, aluminum domes and specialty covers. With over 120+ years of heritage and 350,000 installations in more 125 countries, CST Industries is focused on providing our customers the highest level of quality and customer service. CST's existing company portfolio consists of CST Storage Products, CST Covers, and Vulcan Tanks. Manufacturing facilities and technical design centers are located in Parsons, Kansas; Winchester, Tennessee; DeKalb, Illinois; Conroe, Texas; Gardena, California and the United Kingdom. Regional sales offices are located throughout North America and in Mexico, Argentina, United Kingdom, India, Dubai, Singapore and Vietnam. CST offers attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, life, STD, paid vacation, 401k and an EAP program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform substance abuse testing and background verification checks as permitted by state law.

***CST Industries, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters/third parties.  Please, no phone calls or emails regarding this posting.***
 
CST Industries offers competitive salaries, great benefits, including 401k, health, vision and dental insurance.   

CST is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.