Senior Procurement Specialist

We're recruiting for a growing industrial manufacturing company in San Marcos, Texas, seeking a Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist to support its commercial purchasing and supply operations. This position will coordinate supplier activity, purchasing documentation, material shipments, commercial reporting, and cross-functional communication between buyers, accounting, logistics, warehouse, and operations teams. Responsibilities Commercial Operations Deliver ongoing administrative and operational assistance to the commercial team. Support buyers with new supplier setup, required documentation, pricing inquiries, and account maintenance. Draft and process purchase orders, commercial agreements, contracts, and other transaction-related materials. Ensure supplier and customer information remains current and accurate across internal systems. Facilitate communication between suppliers and internal departments involved in purchasing transactions. Assist with commercial projects, process initiatives, and other assignments directed by leadership. Supply and Purchasing Coordination Track the movement of purchased materials and coordinate inbound shipments with logistics and warehouse personnel. Monitor supplier deliveries and verify that all supporting paperwork is complete and properly recorded. Contribute to forecasts related to material availability and future purchasing requirements. Compile and maintain reporting on purchased volumes, pricing activity, and commercial margins. Research and help resolve differences involving shipments, invoices, receiving records, or purchasing documentation. Reporting and Analysis Develop recurring weekly and monthly reports covering commercial activity and performance. Review purchasing patterns, supplier performance, and key operational data. Track key performance indicators and identify opportunities to improve processes, accuracy, and efficiency. Maintain organized pricing records, commercial databases, and supporting transaction information. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, finance, accounting, logistics, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Three or more years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply-chain coordination, commercial operations, materials management, or a related function. Experience preparing and managing purchase orders, supplier documentation, contracts, invoices, or other commercial records. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, analyze, and report on purchasing and operational data. Experience working with an ERP, inventory-management, purchasing, or accounting system. Ability to coordinate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams, including accounting, logistics, warehouse, and operations personnel. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions, deadlines, and competing priorities. #J-18808-Ljbffr