Senior Procurement Buyer – Capital Equipment & Metals Sourcing

Augmentis • Houston, TX

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Our client, a global manufacturing organization, is seeking a Senior Procurement Buyer to join its plant-level procurement team. Reporting to the Plant Procurement Lead, this role supports both strategic and operational procurement activities, including cost savings initiatives, supplier performance management, transactional execution, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced plant environment. The company we represent is a well-known global provider of advanced engineered solutions. As a publicly traded entity, it has built an impressive 75-year legacy marked by continuous growth and innovation. Widely respected, this company is known for its outstanding corporate culture that encourages personal development and offers a wide array of opportunities. Forbes has recognized it as one of the top employers globally, emphasizing its dedication to excellence and diversity. With over $7 billion in revenue, this company continues to thrive in its industry. The company provides full relocation assistance, with candidates able to begin the role remotely for 30-60 days while relocation logistics are finalized.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 5-10 years of prior procurement experience, ideally with purchase-to-pay exposure
• Technical understanding of manufacturing or industrial environments preferred
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills; comfortable working directly with suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Data-oriented, organized, and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• High integrity, with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship)

Nice To Haves

• Oracle experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Support benchmarking, should-be-cost analysis, and business case development
• Assist in planning and monitoring supplier performance, including ASAT and related compliance activities
• Develop and maintain tools and templates to streamline team communication and procurement execution
• Communicate with suppliers on operational topics; support negotiations and RFQ/RFP processes alongside Strategic Buyers
• Participate in supplier meetings and liaise with Financial Shared Services to resolve purchase-to-pay issues
• Support buyer/planners and operations staff in executing purchase orders, resolving AP issues, and supplier communications
• Interface with Shipping, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to resolve cross-functional issues
• Ensure adherence to global procedures, quality standards, and departmental policies
• Resolve issues related to direct materials, services, raw material quality, quantity verification, and delivery to support production demands

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, including medical, dental, vision, and more
• 9% 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match with employer contributions to your Retirement Savings Plan each pay period
• Robust training programs and a collaborative culture focused on continuous learning and development
• Free on-site fitness center membership to support your well-being
• Full relocation assistance

What This Job Offers

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