Buyer (Supply Chain Specialist)

Libra Industries Acquisition•Richardson, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Libra Industries is a full-service Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider with decades of experience delivering high-reliability electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical assemblies for customers in aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, and industrial markets. With facilities in Texas, Ohio, and Mexico, we serve a diverse customer base that depends on us for precision, quality, and on-time delivery. At Libra, we build more than products — we build long-term partnerships. Our team members work in a collaborative, technically challenging environment where attention to detail matters and individual contributions have a direct impact on customer success. The PRIMARY FUNCTION OF POSITION is to procure and expedite materials and services required for Libra Industries in accordance with Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, Just-In-Time (JIT), and MRP practices. This role works independently and in collaboration with the supervisor and department personnel on purchasing and supply chain initiatives, driving continuous improvement, supporting customer requirements, and contributing to other organizational projects as needed.

Requirements

Associate's degree required.
Minimum of one year of purchasing experience.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and implement corrective actions.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Procure parts for assigned jobs, scheduling deliveries to meet required dates while meeting or beating target pricing from approved vendors and maintaining quality standards.
Expedite open orders on a regular basis to ensure timely receipt of goods and services.
Prepare cost quotes on customer bills of materials (BOMs) for RFQs, including piece price, minimum lot sizing, and lead time.
Purchase expense materials in support of operational requirements.
Maintain accurate purchasing quality records in accordance with Libra's quality manual.
Process discrepant and excess material in a timely manner and accurately report findings to accounting.
Provide accurate cost information on all jobs processed, including purchase price variance (PPV).
Identify root causes and implement corrective actions related to product, process, and operational issues.
Complete assigned projects using appropriate project management and communication tools, applying Six Sigma/Lean methodologies to drive process improvements.
Perform other duties as needed to support the smooth operation of the department.