Buyer (Manufacturing)

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Buyer - Manufacturing
Location: Temple, TX
Salary: $80K - $90K (DOE)

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Role Summary:
The Buyer is responsible for independently managing procurement activities, sourcing strategies, and supplier relationships within a manufacturing environment that includes machined components, metals, steel products, and fabricated industrial parts. The role requires strong technical purchasing experience and the ability to support engineering, operations, and production through effective cost, quality, and delivery performance.


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Key Responsibilities:

• Manage purchasing and material planning for assigned commodities with a high level of independence.
• Source and procure machined parts, steel, metals, and fabricated industrial components.
• Lead cost reduction projects, sourcing initiatives, and supplier transitions.
• Build and maintain a cost savings pipeline with measurable annual improvements.
• Analyze supplier quotations using cost driver logic and should cost principles.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and planning teams.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and supplier readiness activities.
• Monitor supplier performance, including delivery, quality, pricing, and responsiveness.
• Conduct supplier visits, performance reviews, and capability assessments.
• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce cost, waste, or variability.
• Stay informed on market conditions, pricing trends, and supply chain risks related to metals and manufacturing.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
• 3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated independent decision making.
• Experience purchasing metal, fabricated, or heavy machined components.
• 3 or more years of ERP/MRP experience
• Proven negotiation skills with a track record of achieving cost reductions.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to lead sourcing related projects and work effectively across departments.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Performance Bonus
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay

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For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 04/13/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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