Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Buyer to join a manufacturing team in Spring, Texas on a Contract basis. This position focuses on sourcing materials and services, coordinating purchase activity, and keeping procurement records accurate within NetSuite. The ideal candidate will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support production needs, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure purchasing activity aligns with quality, environmental, and workplace safety expectations.

Responsibilities:
• Source pricing and availability for materials, outside services, equipment, tools, and operational supplies to support business needs.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders after securing the required internal approvals and confirming compliance with spending guidelines.
• Procure raw materials, chemicals, subcontracted work, capital items, and administrative supplies based on system demand and departmental requests.
• Communicate with vendors to adjust delivery schedules, accelerate shipments, revise existing orders, and resolve order-related discrepancies.
• Track and review supplier performance information to help maintain dependable vendor support and service levels.
• Maintain purchasing and production-related records in NetSuite with a high level of accuracy.
• Review inventory levels for key materials such as glass, resin, and hardener, and make updates or corrections when needed.
• Record goods receipts against packing slips and process invoice entries tied to purchase orders within the system.
• Reconcile the purchase clearing account and support accurate financial and procurement documentation.• Experience working in a Buyer or purchasing role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency using NetSuite for procurement, inventory, and transactional recordkeeping.
• Knowledge of purchase order processing, supplier coordination, and purchased material management.
• Ability to obtain and compare vendor quotations and support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and following up on deliveries, changes, and exceptions.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate inventory, receipt, and invoice records.
• Understanding of workplace quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety expectations relevant to procurement activities.