Buyer

Industrial Electric Manufacturing•San Antonio, TX

41d•Onsite

About The Position

IEM is currently seeking a Buyer for our San Antonio, TX location. This mid-career role reports into the Purchasing Supervisor and is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, goods, and services to meet the company's operational requirements. The Buyer supports cost-effective purchasing, quality standards, and reliable material availability while partnering with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Program Management. This position will be based temporarily in NE San Antonio while our new manufacturing plant is coming online. Our permanent location is approximately 25 minutes away at Brooks, 7515 Inner Circle Dr., San Antonio, 78235. The position is also 100% in-office and does not offer remote work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or operations management from a four-year college or university
3 to 5 years of purchasing or buying experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization, drive continuous improvement, and apply a fundamental understanding of Lean principles
Demonstrated career ambition with a track record of growth and increasing responsibility; highly promotable with the potential to take on broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization

Responsibilities

Understand and interpret demand requirements to make strategic and informed procurement decisions
Analyze and quantify supply chain risks, develop mitigation plans, and escalate risks or recommendations to the Purchasing Manager as appropriate
Manage procurement activities, including issuing purchase orders, expediting orders, and resolving discrepancies
Participate in and lead assigned projects with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement of the procurement process
Collaborate with internal departments to understand their purchasing needs, resolve supply challenges, and improve material availability
Analyze vendor performance based on quality, delivery, price, and other data to maintain a strong and sustainable supply chain, and make data-informed recommendations to support supply chain decisions
Coordinate nonconformance issues with internal teams and suppliers in a timely manner
Interface with vendors and build relationships to maintain a high level of support throughout the procurement process
Flexible and adaptable team player who operates with agility and resourcefulness and thrives in an often-changing environment. You will be operating with a start-up mindset and must be willing to help wherever needed - "not my job" is an unacceptable response.