Buyer

Zekelman•Killeen, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Buyer at Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services that support business operations and project execution. This position is responsible for managing purchase orders, negotiating supplier pricing and contracts, monitoring delivery schedules, and maintaining strong vendor relationships to drive cost-effective purchasing strategies. The Buyer partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Accounts Payable, and external suppliers to ensure material availability, resolve procurement challenges, and support overall supply chain efficiency. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building supplier partnerships, and brings strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills. This is an onsite role supporting operations in Arizona and Texas, with occasional travel to job sites as needed.

Requirements

Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or a related field.
1-3+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or construction environment.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar platforms.
Experience negotiating supplier pricing, contracts, and purchasing agreements.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Strong negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Eligible to work in the United States.
Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates success in the role will be considered.

Nice To Haves

CPSM, CPP, or other purchasing certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders and issue them to suppliers in a timely and accurate manner.
Monitor open purchase orders and track supplier delivery schedules to ensure material availability.
Review engineering drawings and technical specifications and solicit supplier quotations and pricing.
Manage daily purchasing activities while identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
Investigate discrepancies between drawings, schedules, specifications, and material requests and coordinate resolutions.
Negotiate supplier pricing, contracts, and terms for both short-term and long-term agreements.
Evaluate supplier performance based on cost, quality, delivery, and service metrics.
Conduct supplier audits and maintain relationships with preferred vendors.
Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment-related issues.
Participate in weekly cross-functional meetings and provide procurement updates.
Travel to project sites in Arizona and Texas as needed to support supplier assessments and project requirements.
Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.