Buyer I

About the Role

The Buyer I role supports procurement efforts for engineered-to-order projects for modular solutions, including datacenters, packaged air and/or chilled water systems, power plants, and more, all within an MRP-driven environment. Buyers manage assigned projects, source commodities and expense types, develop new suppliers, ensure contractual requirements are met, and recommend final purchase decisions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain frequent communication with suppliers from order placement to receipt to ensure quality and schedules are met.
• Develop and monitor supplier recovery plans for quality issues or schedule delays.
• Communicate risks and changes of supplier orders to appropriate personnel.
• Solicit and review supplier quotations.
• Support the prequalification process for potential suppliers.
• Reconcile Bill of Materials (BOMs) to planned orders and issued Purchase Orders (POs), working with Configuration Management and Purchasing to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier PO promise dates and receipt of materials in the ERP system.
• Advise senior management of non-standard contractual issues that may create legal or business risk.
• Maintain and report metrics on supplier performance and other assigned objectives.
• Maintain good relations with supplier personnel.
• Resolve receiving discrepancies by comparing purchase orders to delivery documentation.
• Ensure an uninterrupted flow of materials, supplies, and services required to operate the organization.
• Follow up on purchases through correspondence or telephone to expedite orders, changes, or updates to specifications.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Organized self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow standard work processes.
• Good organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of materials management, purchasing methods, and expediting procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to collaborate on developing improved work processes.
• Foundation-level knowledge of standard ERP/MRP principles and practices.
• Infor/LN experience or purchasing module knowledge is a plus.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience; basic Excel skills required.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in purchasing/expediting in a custom-engineered, make-to-order, or engineer-to-order manufacturing environment using ERP/MRP systems.
• Understanding of general manufacturing practices, policies, and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS CPIM certification.
• Experience in MRO purchasing, electrical commodities and equipment, and labor/services.
• Contract review and interpretation skills, with prior hands-on experience.

Education and Training

Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma acceptable with appropriate industry experience.

Physical Requirements

• Position is 80% to 95% desk-based, working with a computer.
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount frequently (e.g., lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling).
• Performs activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception, and field of vision necessary for data analysis, computer operation, and extensive reading.
• Subject to inside environmental conditions.

About the Company

TAS is a Houston-headquartered company and a subsidiary of Comfort Systems USA, a publicly traded company known for its reputation in value, integrity, and customer focus. TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems engineered and manufactured in Houston, TX, for data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility applications. With over 520 successfully delivered packages to 33 countries, TAS operates five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, totaling 1.2 million square feet. The company manages all logistics and transportation, enabling accelerated construction at customer sites. TAS is experiencing rapid growth in the data center market, leveraging expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power to revolutionize data center delivery.