Job Description

Purchasing Assistant

Brookshire, TX 77423

Summary

The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for procurement of materials necessary for fabrication of vessels, shop consumables and other items necessary for plant operations. The Purchasing Assistant works with all departments to coordinate materials and supplies according to the fabrication schedule and department operations and be familiar with ASME codes and standards. The Purchasing Assistant will report directly to the Purchasing Manager.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to purchasing policies, processes, and procedures
• Ensures Customers’ AMLs are followed when ordering materials
• Understands and coordinates the purchasing role to align with established warehouse and inventory control processes and accounts payable processes
• Receives job drawings, checks the BOM for accuracy and ensures BOM matches drawings, including but not limited to material grades, sizing, pipe schedule, RFWN, fittings, etc.
• Timely and accurately prepares and issues purchase orders with correct dock date, correct job #, and correct GL coding
• Checks purchase requisitions for appropriate approvals and account numbers
• Works closely with shipping and receiving for scheduled dock dates
• Prioritizes long lead items and major materials to coordinate with fabrication start dates
• Resolves missed dock dates with vendors
• Coordinates subcontracted services such as offsite coating, rentals, and component fabrication including pricing, schedule service dates, and delivery dates
• Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others
• Works with Accounting department to resolve payables by issuing a purchase order for approved services
• Attends and contributes to scheduled project meetings
• Displays professionalism while interfacing with vendors and customers
• All other tasks as assigned

Required

• Experience in ASME fabrication environment and ISO process
• Knowledge of ASME codes essential to materials procurement
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and bill of materials
• Understands chart of accounts basics and GL coding
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Strong ability to multi-task and assist coordination in multiple departments
• Pressure vessels purchasing experience

Education

• HS Diploma

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