Material Planner Buyer

3 weeks ago


Hofuf, Saudi Arabia CDI Energy Products Full time

CDI Products Arabia Industrial, LLC is part of the CDI Energy Products global company serving North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We are a global leader in the manufacturing of high performance polymer products, wear components, and functional parts. Our in-house engineering, material development, and manufacturing capabilities deliver full vertical integration from raw materials to finished products. Our products are engineered by a highly trained staff of engineers working side by side with our Material Science team. Our engineered materials are developed and tested on-site. We serve the Aerospace, Automotive, General Industrial, Hydrogen, LNG & Cryogenics, Medical, Midstream & Downstream Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor, Upstream Oil & Gas, and Water Treatment markets.

This senior level procurement position is responsible for obtaining goods and services as assigned, and ensuring that quality, cost effective products and services are delivered in a timely manner. Typically assigned production related items where detailed specification and/or high cost commodities are involved.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Reviews requests for assigned materials, parts and/or services and verifies specifications. Sources components or services from approved supplier list and ensures timely preparation and communication of RFQ (Request for Quote).
- Reviews inventory usage to determine appropriate level of procurement.
- Corresponds with approved suppliers to obtain price, specifications, and delivery information. Analyzes and evaluates bids to determine optimum value.
- Negotiates price, quality, and delivery, and terms, selects supplier and places purchase orders while assuring compliance to local and Corporate Operating Procedures and Ethical Code of Conduct.
- Expedites delivery of items by contacting vendors and shippers to ensure that merchandise, supplies, and equipment are forwarded on specified shipping date.
- Assists other departments with problem resolution involving discrepancies between purchase order, delivered quantity, quality and/or price.
- Works with engineering or manufacturing teams and/or other procurement staff to generate RFQ’s for new or modified parts and/or material. Analyzes and evaluates quotes to determine vendor selection. Maintains quotations for future reference.
- Develops and maintains supplier relationships on an on-going basis. Tracks computerized procurement records of items or services purchased, costs, on-time delivery, quality, and performance. Evaluates supplier performance and recommends additions or deletions to the approved supplier database.
- Identifies cost savings opportunities and assists in developing innovative approaches to supply chain management to achieve yearly costs reduction targets set by procurement team and general manager.
- Assists in negotiating contracts with suppliers and/or subcontractors to minimize cost. Contracts will address such issues as stocking or consignment programs, unit price, delivery, terms, and conditions, etc. Maintains compliance with local and corporate requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Responsible for orientation and training of less experienced staff. Works under minimum supervision on assignments that are broad in nature and require originality and ingenuity. Receives objectives and guidelines for projects. Develops solutions to non-recurring problems by independently analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating various precedents and data.

Education and/or Experience
B.A or B.S. in business administration, procurement, operations or related field OR five years internal experience with proven performance and product knowledge of assigned components.

Manufacturing, inventory/material control background preferred.

Must have product knowledge of assigned commodities. Must have a good understanding of manufacturing processes, materials management, and inventory control. Must demonstrate strong negotiation skills, planning skills and strong interpersonal skills to interact with suppliers and co-workers in a team-based environment.

Must have ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities. Demonstrated ability to solve problems in a high-volume environment with mínimal supervision.

PC skills including spreadsheet and word processing and exposure to mainframe procurement, materials and/or inventory control systems.

Work Environment and Demands

**Work Environment**: Office environment with daily exposure to the manufacturing floor. Some exposure to possible shop hazards including high noise and heavy machinery. Fast paced atmosphere with multiple priorities and constant change. Some travel for supplier contact.

We are CDI Energy Products - your global custom-engineering specialists. With strategic locations around the globe, we provide critical solutions, on time and to your specification, anywhere in th


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