Buyer II

Jetstream of Houston•Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

The Buyer II purchases materials, components, tooling, supplies, and subcontracted services needed for manufacturing operations. The role uses MRP reports and production schedules to identify purchasing needs, issues purchase orders, monitors supplier performance, negotiates commercial terms, and maintains supplier relationships. It also supports production continuity by tracking critical orders, resolving supply issues with internal teams, managing inventory, and sourcing materials for new product introductions. The position maintains accurate purchasing records and ERP data, monitors market and material-cost trends, and prepares analyses of spending, supplier performance, and inventory. It supports supplier audits, evaluations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement, while ensuring compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and applicable regulations. Performance is measured through supplier delivery, inventory, cost savings, purchase order accuracy, supplier quality, material availability, and expedited freight costs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered instead.
At least 5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP/MRP systems.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, machining operations, and production planning.
Knowledge of purchasing principles, inventory management, and supplier relationship management.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and specifications.
Strong negotiation and cost-analysis skills.
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, negotiation, follow-through, and accuracy capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
Ability to be present and available regularly in the facility's manufacturing and warehouse areas.

Nice To Haves

Experience with JD Edwards is highly desirable.
Experience supporting machining, fabrication, assembly, or industrial equipment manufacturing.
Purchasing experience with steel, aluminum, castings, machined components, tooling, hydraulics, pumps, motors, bearings, or industrial equipment components is highly desirable.
CPIM, CPSM, or CSCP certification.
Experience managing supplier scorecards and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.

Responsibilities

Purchase raw materials, machined components, fabricated parts, tooling, MRO supplies, and subcontracted services for manufacturing operations.
Analyze MRP reports and production schedules to determine purchasing requirements.
Issue purchase orders and monitor supplier quality, pricing, delivery, and responsiveness.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and supply agreements to achieve cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Maintain relationships with approved suppliers and identify alternative sources to mitigate supply chain risks.
Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Inventory teams to resolve shortages, quality issues, and supplier performance concerns.
Review inventory levels and purchasing trends to ensure adequate material availability while minimizing excess inventory.
Support new product introductions by sourcing materials and evaluating supplier capabilities.
Track and expedite critical orders to support uninterrupted production.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance on supplier corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in supplier audits, evaluations, and performance reviews.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor files, and ERP system data.
Monitor market conditions, material costs, and industry trends affecting procurement.
Prepare reports and analyses on spending, supplier performance, and inventory management.
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects as required.