Materials Buyer

General Information

Name


Materials Buyer


Employment Type


Temporary


Position level


Full-time


Virtual/Remote?


No


Labor Category


Professional (Other)


Date


03-Jun-2026


City


Austin


State


Texas


Country


United States


Ref #


9247859790


Description & Requirements

Description

At Kelly®, we're passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We're seeking a Materials Buyer to work at a premier manufacturing client in Austin, TX. With us, it's all about finding the job that's just right.
Pay: $36 per hour
Shift: 1st (8 am to 5 pm)
Why you should apply to be a Materials Buyer:

• Competitive pay rate with weekly direct deposit
• Opportunity to work with a leading organization in the manufacturing industry
• Collaborative team environment with cross-functional exposure
• Gain valuable experience in supply chain and materials management

What's a typical day as a Materials Buyer? You'll be:

• Managing daily production roll-up reports and participating in business unit (BU) material requirement meetings
• Tracking material shortages and providing timely updates to stakeholders
• Coordinating with Buyers, Project Managers, Planning, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure smooth operations
• Prioritizing purchase orders (POs) and monitoring inventory availability across multiple organizations
• Supporting PSQI, RTS processes, logistics coordination, and customer service request (CSR) creation
• Identifying and escalating critical shortages with detailed status updates

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a Bachelor's degree (required)
• Must have strong working knowledge of SAP ecosystems, including SCV data consolidation and SAP Ariba sourcing and procurement solutions
• Bring 1 to 10 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or materials management environment
• Possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting and analysis
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excel at managing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Have strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Possess knowledge of material management processes and manufacturing operations
• Are experienced in data analysis and reporting; SAP experience is preferred
• Have mechanical knowledge (preferred)
• Are comfortable using Microsoft Office applications

What happens next

Once you apply, you'll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry-even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work. Apply to be a Materials Buyer today!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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