Buyer

Human Resources • Stafford, TX

9d

About The Position

Responsible for purchasing activities associated with assigned commodities and suppliers.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Buying Process
Convert MRP demand into timely, accurate purchase orders; manage reschedules, expedites, and cancellations to align with production needs and project schedules.
Maintain clean ERP data (lead times, min/max, order multiples, safety stock, pricing, and approved vendor lists) to drive reliable planning signals.
Execute spot buys and expedites for critical shortages while balancing premium freight and inventory impacts.
Send RFQ to Suppliers and negotiate to optimize total cost of ownership for business
RFQ Review & Decision Support
Commercial Evaluation Template Preparation
Track Responses from Suppliers
Follow-up in case of non-response & Field any questions
Summarize all responses and review with internal teams
Purchase Order Processing
Prepare PO and check for accuracy.
Release PO to Supplier
Get Acknowledgement of PO from Supplier and document in ERP system
PO Management
PO Amend / Cancellation / Resubmission etc.
PO / PO Amend Acknowledgement from Vendor
Vendor Expediting
Preparing Open Order Reports,
Expedite with Vendors (Pull Ins, Push Outs)
Management of Promise Dates
Escalate Potential / Existing Issues for Commodity Leader’s Review
Invoice Resolution (PO to Pay Support)
Receive / Download Invoice Discrepancies
Research and Resolve discrepancies.
Document Root Cause
Drive initiatives to reduce resolution instances.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of purchasing procedures, common industrial terminology, and common business software, specifically Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of purchasing procedures and common industrial terminology
• Strong Microsoft Office abilities
• Highly organized
• Effective time-management
• Detail-oriented.
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Clear background check and drug/alcohol screening
• Lifting up to 20 pounds
• Bending, stooping, walking

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not necessary.
• Experience using D365 is a definite plus.

Responsibilities

• Convert MRP demand into timely, accurate purchase orders; manage reschedules, expedites, and cancellations to align with production needs and project schedules.
• Maintain clean ERP data (lead times, min/max, order multiples, safety stock, pricing, and approved vendor lists) to drive reliable planning signals.
• Execute spot buys and expedites for critical shortages while balancing premium freight and inventory impacts.
• Send RFQ to Suppliers and negotiate to optimize total cost of ownership for business
• Prepare PO and check for accuracy.
• Release PO to Supplier
• Get Acknowledgement of PO from Supplier and document in ERP system
• PO Amend / Cancellation / Resubmission etc.
• PO / PO Amend Acknowledgement from Vendor
• Preparing Open Order Reports
• Expedite with Vendors (Pull Ins, Push Outs)
• Management of Promise Dates
• Escalate Potential / Existing Issues for Commodity Leader’s Review
• Receive / Download Invoice Discrepancies
• Research and Resolve discrepancies.
• Document Root Cause
• Drive initiatives to reduce resolution instances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed