Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator – Maryneal, TX

A major cement manufacturing operation in Maryneal, TX is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage plant purchasing, spare-parts inventory, and storeroom activities. This position works closely with operations and maintenance to ensure the parts, materials, supplies, equipment, and services needed to support reliable production are available when needed. This is an excellent opportunity for a purchasing or procurement professional with experience supporting cement, mining, aggregates, heavy industrial, or manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing activities supporting plant operations and maintenance.
• Ensure materials, supplies, spare parts, equipment, and services are available to support production and quality goals.
• Maintain appropriate spare-parts inventory while monitoring inventory value and spending.
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders.
• Work with the storeroom to maintain accurate inventory and reorder records.
• Monitor inventory levels and availability of critical plant parts and supplies.
• Plan, organize, and manage purchasing activities and related budgets.
• Follow established purchasing policies, procedures, and standards.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, vendors, and other plant personnel.
• Supervise the Storeroom Supervisor.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of purchasing, procurement, materials management, inventory, or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage purchasing activities, inventory levels, and budgets.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with operations and maintenance teams.
• Supervisory experience beneficial.
• Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to play an important role in the day-to-day reliability of a major cement manufacturing operation. You will work directly with plant operations and maintenance while managing purchasing, inventory, and storeroom activities that directly impact production. The company offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) savings plan, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and advancement opportunities. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.