Our client, a growing organization in the manufacturing sector, is seeking a Buyer/Procurement Specialist to join their team. This role involves managing day-to-day purchasing activities, developing supplier relationships, and coordinating procurement processes to ensure timely delivery of materials and components in accordance with project and customer requirements.

Salary + Additional Benefits:
$61,000-$80,000
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance

Location: Houston, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Manages the company's day-to-day purchasing activities
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of the technical specifications of products and services procured
• Works closely with Operations and Sales to understand technical requirements and standards
• Develops a supplier review process to ensure suppliers meet standards regarding quality, delivery, and compliance with laws and regulations
• Coordinates the selection and qualification of suppliers in collaboration with Operations and QHSE
• Develops and maintains business relationships with key strategic suppliers
• Maintains an approved vendors list and updates supplier information regarding capabilities, pricing, quality, and delivery issues
• Ensures the procurement process is done diligently, including submitting RFQs or RFPs and evaluating quotations based on price and delivery time
• Issues purchase orders to selected suppliers and coordinates shipment of goods to the warehouse or customer location
• Reviews shipment documentation to ensure all information is correct and shipments meet customer specifications and deadlines
• Provides suppliers with necessary data and specifications to meet technical requirements
• Follows up with suppliers to avoid errors or delays and updates operations teams throughout the supply chain
• Ensures full understanding of technical specifications when sourcing highly technical parts, materials, or equipment to ensure compliance
• Maintains inventory levels according to company guidelines and manages excess or obsolete inventory with a recovery or disposition plan
• Generates order confirmations and coordinates with sales and operations to secure client approval and updates orders as needed
• Reports potential issues, delays, quality concerns, and non-conformances promptly, maintaining shortage and backlog reports
• Identifies process improvement areas and recommends solutions to optimize procurement, cost management, and vendor performance
• Coordinates receipt and inspection of shipments, ensuring they meet technical and quality standards and managing returns if necessary
• Acts as a liaison with accounting, providing necessary documentation for onboarding new suppliers, resolving PO and pricing discrepancies, and payment issues
• Supports inventory and stock management, material planning, and assists inside sales with quote requests and order coordination
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Two or three years of experience in electronic components purchasing, planning, or supply chain management
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, industry standards, and supplier management
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines with sound judgment
• Knowledge of logistics and quality control procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow effectively
• Knowledge of safety practices
• CPIM certification is a plus
• Positive attitude, interpersonal skills, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application. #LI-DNI