Materials buyer

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Material Buyer to join our dynamic supply chain team in Austin, TX. This is a premier 18-month contract opportunity to imbed yourself within a global industry leader, expand your procurement expertise, and drive high-impact manufacturing operations. We are looking for a proactive professional who thrives in structured, high-energy environments. The ideal candidate possesses:

• Experience: 3-5 years of proven experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or material planning.
• Core Competencies: Direct experience managing supplier relations, handling RFQs, creating purchase orders, monitoring inventory, and navigating vendor negotiations.
• Industry Knowledge: Previous experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing or engineering environment. Semiconductor industry experience is a major plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is highly preferred.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, with a knack for multi-tasking under tight deadlines.

salary: $25 - $30 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement: Procure materials, components, and services while carefully balancing cost, quality, and strict delivery timelines.
• Supplier Management: Manage key supplier relationships, issue RFQs, and negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery terms.
• Order Expediting: Proactively track and expedite purchase orders to ensure timely material availability and prevent production bottlenecks.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and internal supply chain teams to align on material needs.
• Inventory & Production Support: Monitor inventory levels to support shifting production schedules and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Issue Resolution: Dissect and resolve complex material receiving discrepancies, accounting/invoice mismatches, and supplier performance issues.
• Compliance: Maintain meticulous purchasing records and ensure strict adherence to internal company compliance and processes.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment

Skills

• Supply Chain (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Procurement (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Inventory (3 years of experience is preferred)
• Negotiations (3 years of experience is preferred)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.