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Professional - Buyer
Job in
Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78759, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Artech LLC
Contract
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Business
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Buyer
Location:
Austin, TX (100% Onsite)
Duration: 12 months (Contract)
Pay Range: $25.00 - $28.49 per hour on W2
Job Description:
This role exists to protect production and customer commitments during material shortages. The Buyer will act with speed and discipline to recover supply, source material via open market and brokers, and partner closely with Procurement Engineering to identify viable alternatives when standard supply cannot be met.
This is a high urgency, execution focused role requiring decisive action, strong supplier engagement, and relentless follow through.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own end to end shortage resolution for assigned materials or commodities.
- Actively source material through open market channels, including authorized and independent brokers.
- Assess broker offers for price, risk, lead time, and authenticity in line with company policies.
- Partner with Procurement Engineering and technical teams to identify, validate, and implement alternates, substitutions, or approved deviations.
- Expedite purchase orders, recover past due deliveries, and drive supplier commitments.
- Prioritize constrained supply in line with production and business criticality.
- Maintain constant communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders during shortage events.
- Clearly flag supply risks, confirm recovery plans, and escalate when deadlines are at risk.
- Ensure system accuracy for order confirmations, dates, and material status.
- 2+ years of proven experience as a Buyer or Supply Chain professional in a shortage driven environment.
- Hands on experience with open market sourcing and broker engagement.
- Strong ability to work with Procurement Engineering to resolve sourcing constraints through alternatives.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Excel.
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