Buyer

LGS Technologies•Lancaster, TX

10d

About The Position

The Buyer purchases materials, supplies, and services needed to support production schedules and daily business operations. The role coordinates purchase orders, monitors material availability and inventory levels, communicates with suppliers, and helps resolve purchasing, delivery, pricing, and quality issues. The Buyer works closely with Operations, Production, Receiving, Accounts Payable, and suppliers to help ensure materials are available when needed, purchasing records are accurate, and inventory is managed effectively. The position calls for an organized, detail-oriented, dependable employee who can balance routine purchasing activities with changing production priorities. LGS Technologies is described as a family-owned custom fabricator with more than 73 years of steady growth, valuing consistency, teamwork, and reliable work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Previous purchasing, buying, inventory control, materials coordination, or related administrative experience is preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is a plus.
Experience with an ERP, purchasing, inventory management, or similar business system is preferred.
Equivalent combinations of relevant experience, training, and demonstrated ability will be considered.

Responsibilities

Prepare, enter, issue, and maintain purchase orders for production materials, supplies, equipment, and other authorized purchases.
Monitor open purchase orders, supplier acknowledgments, delivery dates, and material availability to support production schedules.
Communicate with suppliers about pricing, lead times, order status, delivery commitments, shortages, and discrepancies.
Assist with purchasing decisions by evaluating cost, quality, delivery, availability, and alternative sourcing options.
Monitor assigned inventory levels and assist with replenishment planning to maintain adequate stock while minimizing excess inventory.
Coordinate with Operations and Production to identify upcoming material requirements, shortages, and potential supply interruptions.
Assist with supplier negotiations and resolve purchasing issues involving cost, delivery, quality, and product availability.
Support supplier performance and sourcing activities, including evaluating alternate suppliers when appropriate.
Review purchase orders and related documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Match receiving documentation and packing slips to purchase order records and forward appropriate documentation to Accounts Payable.
Request missing receiving documents, purchase order acknowledgments, certificates, or other required supplier documentation.
Maintain organized purchasing records, files, and supporting documentation.
Enter and maintain accurate purchasing and inventory information in company business systems.
Process authorized non-production purchases and provide administrative support for purchasing activities as needed.
Assist with discrepancies between purchase orders, supplier invoices, receiving records, and materials received.
Follow established purchasing procedures, approval requirements, and company policies.