Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist (Buyer)

We are seeking an experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist (Buyer) to join a fast-growing global technology company developing next-generation solutions at the intersection of advanced engineering, manufacturing, and global connectivity. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a rapidly scaling operation, collaborate with highly technical teams, and grow professionally as the company expands its capabilities worldwide. You will support global sourcing and purchasing operations, strengthen supplier performance, mitigate supply chain risks, and identify cost-saving opportunities with a direct impact on production and business growth. This position is open to candidates based in Dallas, Texas, and requires approximately 25–30% travel to project sites in West Texas. Key Responsibilities Create, place, and manage global purchase orders, ensuring on-time delivery and fulfillment. Monitor order status, proactively identify risks, and coordinate resolution plans with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Maintain accurate reporting on open purchase orders, delivery status, and supplier performance. Manage blanket purchase orders and ensure timely replenishment to prevent production delays. Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams. Participate in cross-functional procurement and engineering meetings. Oversee weekly inventory consolidation across multiple locations. Ensure suppliers meet shipping and booking deadlines to maintain logistics efficiency. Analyze spending categories to identify cost-saving and process optimization opportunities. Develop and implement continuous improvements across procurement and supply chain processes. Generate and analyze supply chain KPIs to support data-driven decision-making. Support demand planning by evaluating supplier lead times and forecasting production requirements. Resolve production and supply issues that could impact delivery schedules. Communicate risks related to supplier delays, shortages, and logistics constraints. Track and improve supplier and overall supply chain performance using measurable KPIs. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, or vendor management. Strong knowledge of purchase order management, order fulfillment, and supply chain operations. Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and solid knowledge of Microsoft Office tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Proven ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced, highly technical environment. Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. #J-18808-Ljbffr NEU Group