Buyer

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII•Houston, TX

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Planner/Buyer is responsible for material planning, purchasing, and inventory control to ensure customer supply requirements and business goals are met. This role manages the material pipeline, maintains inventory accuracy, and supports production build and shipment schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High School diploma, College degree, Associate certificate, Business degree preferred
3–4+ years of experience in purchasing, planning, or materials management preferred
Experience in industrial or multi-component manufacturing environments preferred
Experiences in commercial purchasing, supply chain management, logistics and inventory management are highly considered
Understanding of domestic and international trade terms (e.g. Incoterms)
Experience working within a Quality Management System is a plus
Operational familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred; Oracle, JD Edwards, AS400, etc.)
Experience managing high-volume purchase orders preferred
Math skills and analytical skills is a must
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Word and Excel (advanced Excel preferred)
Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)
Self-starter with strong follow-up skills
Comfortable managing repetitive, high-volume tasks
Flexible and adaptable
High tolerance for routine/monotonous workflows
English proficiency, other language skills e.g. Spanish or Chinese highly preferred

Nice To Haves

Business degree preferred
3–4+ years of experience in purchasing, planning, or materials management preferred
Experience in industrial or multi-component manufacturing environments preferred
Experiences in commercial purchasing, supply chain management, logistics and inventory management are highly considered
Experience working within a Quality Management System is a plus
SAP preferred
Experience managing high-volume purchase orders preferred
advanced Excel preferred
other language skills e.g. Spanish or Chinese highly preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain inventory strategies to support customer demand
Analyze and report weekly inventory metrics (turns, aging, E&O, accuracy)
Convert Purchase Requisitions (PRs) into Purchase Orders (POs) and manage high-volume order placement
Expedite orders, manage cancellations and reschedule, and coordinate with vendors
Ensure accurate system updates for material arrivals, pricing, and lead times
Monitor vendor performance and resolve invoice or freight discrepancies
Maintain compliance with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and quality processes
Collaborate with Production Planning, Materials, and cross-functional teams