Buyer

Buyer - Austin

This role exists to protect production and customer commitments during material shortages. The Buyer will act with speed and discipline to recover supply, source material via open market and brokers, and partner closely with Procurement Engineering to identify viable alternatives when standard supply cannot be met. This is a high urgency, execution focused role requiring decisive action, strong supplier engagement, and relentless follow through.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end shortage resolution for assigned materials or commodities
• Actively source material through open market channels, including authorized and independent brokers
• Assess broker offers for price, risk, lead time, and authenticity in line with company policies
• Partner with Procurement Engineering and technical teams to identify, validate, and implement alternates, substitutions, or approved deviations
• Expedite purchase orders, recover past-due deliveries, and drive supplier commitments
• Prioritize constrained supply in line with production and business criticality
• Maintain constant communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders during shortage events
• Clearly flag supply risks, confirm recovery plans, and escalate when deadlines are at risk
• Ensure system accuracy for order confirmations, dates, and material status

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Buyer or Supply Chain professional in a shortage-driven environment
• Hands-on experience with open market sourcing and broker engagement
• Strong ability to work with Procurement Engineering to resolve sourcing constraints through alternatives
• Demonstrated ability to operate with urgency, make rapid decisions, and manage multiple critical issues simultaneously
• Tenacious follow-up, strong ownership mindset, and comfort working under pressure
• Clear communicator with the confidence to push suppliers and challenge assumptions
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Excel

Success Measures:

• Shortages resolved within agreed timelines
• Minimal production or customer impact due to material constraints
• Speed and effectiveness of alternative sourcing and recovery actions
• Quality and clarity of stakeholder communication during constraint periods

Benefits (employee contribution):

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.