Procurement Specialist

Houston, TX - Hybrid

Procurement Specialist

$52,000-$72,000 base, plus bonus + benefits
This isn't your average job ad, and we're not looking for your average candidate. Interested? Let's dig in.

We believe the future of transport is smart. If you are passionate about technology and want to develop your career, your place is here!

Our company was founded in 2006 specializing in all things technical for bus-based public transit systems in the US. This means we design, manufacture, and manage all kinds of different products and features, including driver interfaces, dispatch communications, passenger counters, announcers, GPS tracking, and reporting & data analytics. It also means we build real-time information systems for riders including apps and digital signage found at bus stops.

We have relationships with Apple Maps, Google Maps, Transit app, and our work goes out to millions of riders on those platforms. Our product is like air traffic control, but for buses.

DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF OUR TEAM?

We are looking for a proactive buyer associate who is and results driven that can join our Houston Operations team

The US-based division of the company has approximately 60 people. It’s the best of both worlds: small company feel with big company support. We have offices in Downtown LA & Houston, TX, plus many remote employees, and we hold offsites once or twice a year where we all get together.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, takes full ownership of their responsibilities, collaborates effectively across teams and is an innovative thinker.

This associate buyer will be responsible for the procurement of materials and services, ensuring optimal pricing, quality, and delivery to support operational needs to the bottom line with the job demand sequence generated by the MRP system.
This kind of transparency, passion, and professionalism is what makes a world-class team.

If you have a strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering results, takes initiative, resolves issues we want to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Great communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills,

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and preferrable experience with Microsoft Dynamics

The key responsibilities within the role are:

• Issue RFQs to domestic and international suppliers, negotiating competitive pricing, quality, and delivery terms in a dynamic market environment.
• Create and manage purchase orders for materials and services, including handling supplier communications regarding amendments, shipping notices, exceptions, and deviations.
• Monitor and maintain Open Order and Shortage reports to ensure timely procurement and delivery.
• Maintain accurate and organized procurement records in accordance with company policies.
• Coordinate with suppliers regarding non-conforming parts, and secure lead times for replacements or rework.
• Collaborate with Engineering to create new part numbers and resolve issues related to materials, specifications, drawings, or supplier deviation requests.
• Support Accounting in resolving invoice discrepancies and generating purchase orders for stranded invoices.
• Work closely with Production to ensure timely receipt of materials to meet operational schedules.
• Participate in special projects or assignments as needed.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Pay and Benefits
  We can offer great benefits, and a career-making move for you.
  $52,000 - $72,000 plus 15% bonus potential

• Generous health, dental, vision and voluntary benefits

• Generous paid parental leave after one year
  

• 401k plan with company match

Our team is passionate; our product makes a difference. Let us sell you on that. We’ll show you this during the interview process, and we promise you won't be disappointed

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

To apply, send more than a resume–we want to understand who you are.

To apply, send more than a resume–we want to understand who you are. In addition to completing the online application, the best way to get our attention is to email your note and resume to the hiring manager directly: careers-na [AT] gmv [DOT] com with the subject "Procurement Specialist” The letter you write for us will be 10 times more valuable than your resume in getting our attention.