Materials Buyer

Title: Materials - Buyer

Location: Harris Branch – 9700 US-290, Austin, TX 78724 (Onsite)

Shift: Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST

Experience Required: 3–5 Years

Pay: $37 / hr on W2

Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required

Duration: 12 Months

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase under supervision. Manage none strategic suppliers (none QFM). Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.

• Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers. Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner. Follows-up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate. Follows purchasing business processes.

• Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.

• Leads problem resolution for material related accounting and receiving issues

Functional Knowledge:

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

• Understanding of supply chain processes and purchasing strategies.

• Knowledge of inventory management and logistics.

• Familiarity with contract management and vendor relations.

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams.

• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Business Expertise:

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

• Significant experience in purchasing or procurement, often ranging from 3 to 5 years.

• Experience in a similar industry or with specific products relevant to the hiring organization may be required.

Leadership:

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies

Interpersonal Skills:

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and pricing.

• Excellent analytical skills to assess vendors and evaluate product quality and cost-effectiveness.

• Proficiency in procurement software SAP/SCV/ARIBA

• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Motivation, initiative, collaboration, connectivity and coaching

Bachelor’s Degree Required:

A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field is typically preferred

Technical Skills:

Required: Data analysis, inventory management, procurement processes, and supply chain technologies

Computer Skills :

Required: procurement software SAP/SCV/ARIBA

Soft Skills:

Required: effective communication, negotiation, critical thinking, and problem-solving