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With a worldwide reputation for its innovative offshore solutions, Seatrax supplies the offshore oil and gas and commercial industries with the most reliable, safe and easily-maintained cranes. Founded in Houston, Texas, USA, Seatrax has expanded its reach to include locations in Louisiana as well as the United Kingdom and maintains numerous U.S. and international patents, demonstrating our success in engineering, designing, and manufacturing pedestal cranes that excel in a variety of offshore applications.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive

to join our purchasing team!

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our production processes by ensuring the timely procurement of quality materials and components. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing purchasing and procurement, with a focus on optimizing supply chain efficiency and vendor management.

- Source and purchase materials, components, and services required for production. Includes raw materials procurement of sheet & shaped steel, stainless steel and aluminum.

- Establish and maintain vendor/supplier relations

- Negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to secure the best value

- Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to forecast material needs and ensure timely availability

- Manage procurement documentation and purchase orders

- Daily review of system inventory and order reports, responding as required to meet immediate needs

- Review drawings and order required outside machining services for parts production

- Process parts returns as required

- Manage RFQ requests from various departments as requested

- Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, and quality standards

Skills And Qualifications

- Strong communication skills

- Ability to Multi-task in a fast paced environment

- Knowledge of supply chain management and inventory control

- Excellent organizational and time management skills

- Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office Suite

- Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Requirements

- High School education or Equivalent

- Minimum 3 years' manufacturing purchasing experience

Join our dynamic team and be part of a company that values innovation, growth, and continuous improvement. We offer a collaborative work environment and competitive benefits.

Seatrax, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer