Fulfillment Purchasing, Lead

Aston Carter • McGregor, TX

9d • $130,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Fulfillment Purchasing Lead oversees a team of buyers responsible for the timely procurement of goods and services that support a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role drives operational excellence, enhances procurement processes, and strengthens partnerships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. The position suits an analytical, results-driven professional who thrives in a high-growth setting where speed, accountability, and continuous improvement are essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Previous experience leading teams or coordinating purchasing activities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated experience in a purchasing or supply chain role with responsibility for procurement processes and supplier management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed and action.
• Ability to perform advanced quantitative analysis to understand workloads, prioritize requirements, and identify process efficiencies.
• Excellent customer service skills and strong stakeholder management capabilities.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and strong technical skills in current technologies and applications.
• Experience using reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI, SQL, or similar platforms.
• Ability to conduct all activities with a high degree of integrity, ownership, and accountability.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and operate effectively in a high-growth setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, automotive, technology, or other complex supply chain environments.
• Background in managing or supporting indirect supplier management and SG&A spend reduction initiatives.
• Experience defining and managing SLAs and KPIs for suppliers, including delivery, cost, quality, and service metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to drive change and improve business outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage escalations and resolve issues quickly while maintaining strong internal and external relationships.
• Experience collaborating with accounts payable, shipping, and other cross-functional teams to streamline end-to-end procurement workflows.
• Track record of leading process improvement initiatives that enhance purchasing effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Comfort working in a progressive procurement organization that challenges traditional methods and emphasizes innovation.
• Ability to think creatively and "outside the box" to achieve value, improve supplier partnerships, and support aggressive organizational objectives.
• Capability to learn quickly and prioritize effectively to meet both customer and company needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of fulfillment buyers, providing training, coaching, performance management, workforce planning, and support with recruiting.
• Oversee personnel-related activities for the team, including timecard management and adherence to organizational policies.
• Analyze team workloads and purchasing activity to optimize resource allocation, level-load work, and prioritize requirements across team members.
• Conduct advanced quantitative analysis to determine overtime needs and ensure purchasing capacity aligns with business demands.
• Perform business process analysis and develop models to identify efficiencies and streamline purchasing processes.
• Drive process improvement projects within procurement and in collaboration with connected teams such as accounts payable, shipping, and other cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers.
• Establish, monitor, and improve supplier performance metrics, including delivery reliability, quality, cost, and service levels.
• Manage all departmental escalations from internal stakeholders and ensure timely resolution of purchasing-related issues.
• Support and manage sourcing activities, including supplier selection, negotiations, contract execution, and ongoing supplier relationship management for assigned spend categories.
• Provide feedback and support to sourcing team members on supplier strategy and categories served by the fulfillment team.
• Partner with senior internal stakeholders and external suppliers to drive change management initiatives and improve business outcomes.
• Issue purchase orders quickly, accurately, and without error, ensuring that suppliers acknowledge and confirm orders.
• Monitor open purchase orders, review open order reports, and proactively manage delivery schedules to meet business requirements.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and collaborate with vendors and internal departments to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Leverage data, reporting tools, and analytics platforms to drive decision-making, track performance metrics, and continuously improve procurement operations.
• Support indirect supplier management and SG&A spend reduction initiatives in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining high service levels and responsiveness to internal customers.
• Uphold high standards of integrity, ownership, and accountability in all purchasing and supplier management activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Company equity/stock opportunities, allowing employees to share in SpaceX's growth and success.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and sick leave programs.
• Parental and family leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level