Procurement Specialist/Buyer

Apex Geotech Solutions unites OCI LLC, GMS Piling Products, and DrillTools Inc. under one name to deliver the industry’s most experienced, comprehensive solutions in Deep Foundation Drilling. We design, manufacture, and supply tooling across the foundation industry — micropile casing, threaded reinforcing bar, small- and large-diameter drilling tools and accessories — backed by U.S.-based manufacturing, advanced fabrication and machining, and a longstanding reputation for quality, reliability, and responsive service.

Locations Wilkes-Barre, PA; Brookville, PA; Kilgore, TX; Houston, TX

Why join us

• Industry leader with a proven track record and market-leading capabilities.
• Stability and growth from the combined strength of three legacy companies and expanding U.S.-based manufacturing.
• Competitive pay and benefits designed to attract and retain top talent.
• Career growth across engineering, fabrication, operations, and field support with opportunities to advance as the company scales.
• Comprehensive support including hands-on training, technical resources, and a collaborative team focused on long-term project success.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Procurement Specialist / Buyer is responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing and supplier management activities that ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials, packaging, MRO, and/or indirect goods and services across a multi-site manufacturing network. This role supports operational continuity, cost control, working capital performance, and supplier accountability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Procurement & Purchasing Execution

• Execute purchase orders for raw materials, packaging, components, MRO, and indirect spend categories in support of production and operational needs.
• Manage supplier order placement, confirmations, acknowledgements, and delivery commitments.
• Monitor open purchase orders and proactively expedite or de-expedite based on demand, inventory levels, and production priorities.
• Ensure timely and accurate PO maintenance, pricing updates, lead time changes, and supplier master data accuracy in the ERP system.
• Support spot buys and urgent material recovery actions to minimize production disruptions.

Supplier Management

• Maintain daily communication with suppliers regarding lead times, order status, delivery schedules, shortages, and service issues.
• Track supplier performance across on-time delivery, fill rate, quality, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
• Escalate supply risks, shortages, and service failures with recommended mitigation plans.
• Assist in onboarding new suppliers, quote requests, commercial comparisons, and sourcing events as needed.
• Support supplier rationalization and dual-sourcing strategies to reduce risk and improve leverage.

Cost, Savings & Working Capital

• Support cost reduction initiatives through quote benchmarking, alternate sourcing, MOQ reviews, freight optimization, and payment term alignment.
• Identify and execute opportunities to reduce purchase price variance and total landed cost.
• Partner with finance and supply chain leadership to improve working capital through order timing, inventory reduction, and excess/obsolete mitigation.
• Participate in budget support, annual cost roll reviews, and inflation/surcharge management.

Cross-Functional Supply Chain Support

• Partner closely with production planning and inventory teams to align purchase activity with forecast, reorder points, and production schedules.
• Support shortage management, schedule changes, and rapid response to material constraints.
• Coordinate with quality and operations on supplier corrective actions, nonconforming material, and replacement orders.
• Work with logistics and receiving teams to resolve shipment, ASN, freight, and receipt discrepancies.

Systems, Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain accurate procurement data, pricing, contracts, and supplier records within ERP/MRP systems.
• Run and interpret open PO reports, past due reports, supplier OTIF, spend summaries, and inventory exception reports.
• Ensure purchasing activity complies with internal controls, delegated authority, and procurement policies.
• Support audit readiness and documentation standards expected in a PE-backed operating environment.
• Contribute to standard work, SOP development, and procurement process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred (equivalent experience may be considered).
• 3–7 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience buying one or more of the following: Raw materials, Packaging, Components, MRO, Indirect goods/services
• Strong ERP/MRP experience (examples: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, Epicor, Plex, JD Edwards, etc.).
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivots, filters, data analysis).
• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier communication, expediting, and delivery performance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing production priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a private equity-backed, high-growth, turnaround, or margin-focused business.
• Exposure to cost savings programs, supplier negotiations, or sourcing projects.
• Familiarity with S&OP / production planning / inventory controls.
• APICS / ASCM / ISM certifications (CSCP, CPIM, CPSM) preferred but not required.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $80,000