Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Reporting directly to the Arlington Supply Chain Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the business has the right quantity of goods and materials at the right time and at the right cost to meet the production and operational needs. This role involves strategic planning, purchasing, inventory control and supplier relationship management to ensure uninterrupted flow of materials and goods required for production.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is excited about being part of a winning team and working towards career growth opportunities.

Drive demand planning through SAP and stablished MRP process.

Monitor and analyze vendor performance data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.

Act as primary point of contact for vendors, resolving escalations related to delivery, quality, and pricing discrepancies.

Place purchasing orders and follow up with suppliers to meet production schedule.

Maintain the integrity of work order and purchase order data in SAP.

Manage inventory levels (stock, buyin, VMI, MRO) for reorder.

Develop strategies to increase inventory turnover.

Review daily and weekly production plans to ensure material availability.

Monitor, identify, and resolve past due backlog issues proactively.

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and trade compliance procedures.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and activities as required.

Procurement, Supply chain, Sap, Buying experience, Purchase order, Purchasing, Buyer purchasing, Negotiation

Procurement,Supply chain,Sap,Buying experience,Purchase order

2-3yrs experience in purchasing ideally within copper, steel, electrical components.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated experience in ERP and MRP (transactional and planning module).

Experience in SAP will be considered as an asset.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, TX.

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $34.13/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

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