Buyer

Human Resources • Stafford, TX

12d

About The Position

Responsible for purchasing activities associated with assigned commodities and suppliers.

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

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
• 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
• 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