Buyer

Buyer Position Overview Location: Manor, TX Pay Rate: $24.00 - $35.00 per hour Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM Training Schedule: First week of orientation, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM Qualifications 1–3+ years of buyer, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment Working knowledge of inventory management, MRP, and ERP systems (Visual or similar preferred) Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build effective supplier partnerships Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Ability to read engineering drawings preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience) APICS/NAPM certification is a plus Responsibilities Purchase and expedite materials, components, equipment, and services from approved suppliers Review requisitions and MRP demand to ensure accuracy, completeness, and on‑time fulfillment Obtain supplier quotes, evaluate bids, and award purchase orders Manage supplier relationships and maintain current supply sources Coordinate purchasing activity with engineering, manufacturing, and planning teams Monitor cost, schedule, and quality to achieve best value purchasing decisions Track purchase order dispatch reports to ensure on‑time delivery per MRP requirements Participate in supplier performance and reliability evaluations Negotiate pricing, lead times, and vendor returns as needed Update lead times and planning parameters to reflect supply base and usage changes Benefits Our client offers a competitive benefits package to support health, wellness, and growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr