Buyer I

Job Description

Job Description

Buyer I

Houston, TX
Up to $35/hour
Full-Time | 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Standard Business Hours

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer I / Procurement Specialist to join a fast-paced manufacturing and engineering team supporting modular solutions projects. This role is ideal for purchasing professionals with ERP/MRP experience who thrive in engineered-to-order manufacturing environments.

Projects may include data centers, chilled water and packaged air systems, power plants, and other large-scale industrial modular solutions. You’ll play a key role in sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, supporting project schedules, and ensuring uninterrupted material flow for production operations.

This is a 6-month contract position with strong potential to convert to a permanent full-time role based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with suppliers from purchase order placement through material receipt to ensure quality and delivery schedules are met
• Monitor supplier performance and develop recovery plans for quality or schedule issues
• Communicate supplier risks, delays, and order changes to internal teams
• Solicit, review, and evaluate supplier quotations
• Support supplier prequalification and onboarding activities
• Reconcile Bills of Materials (BOMs) with planned orders and issued Purchase Orders (POs)
• Coordinate with Configuration Management and Purchasing teams to resolve discrepancies
• Maintain supplier PO promise dates and receipt information within the ERP system
• Assist in resolving receiving discrepancies by comparing purchase orders to delivery documentation
• Track and report supplier performance metrics and assigned objectives
• Maintain strong supplier and vendor relationships
• Expedite orders and coordinate changes to quantities, materials, and specifications as needed
• Ensure uninterrupted flow of materials, supplies, and services required for operations
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing department
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of purchasing or expediting experience in a custom engineered manufacturing environment
• Experience working within ERP/MRP-driven make-to-order manufacturing operations
• Familiarity purchasing electrical commodities and equipment
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, purchasing methods, and expediting procedures
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including basic Excel skills
• Foundational knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and purchasing practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Infor/LN purchasing module experience
• APICS CPIM certification
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• High school diploma accepted with relevant industry experience
• Work Environment & Physical Requirements
• Primarily office/desk-based environment (80–95% computer work)
• Occasional lifting up to 10 lbs
• Frequent sitting, repetitive hand motions, and computer usage
• Ability to read and analyze data, reports, and technical documentation
• Indoor office environment with regular interaction across departments and suppliers

Compensation & Schedule

• Up to $35/hour based on experience
• 6-month contract with potential for permanent hire
• Full-time position
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Opportunity to support large-scale engineered manufacturing projects