Onsite Intermediate Materials Buyer

Schedule

• Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm CST
• Pay $31
• Required Experience:
  
  3 to 5 years

• Onsite 100 percent
• Location:
  
  Austin, TX 78724
• Shift: Day shift, 8 hours per day
• Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm CST
• Pay $31
• Required Experience:
  
  3 to 5 years

• Negotiate pricing and purchase terms under supervision and manage non strategic suppliers totaling up to five million dollars.
• Request and evaluate quotes for materials, procure materials, components, equipment, and services at the lowest cost while maintaining quality, reliability, and urgency standards.
• Expedite and track orders to ensure timely receipt of materials.
• Work with engineering and supply chain teams to recommend new suppliers.
• Issue requests for quotation, analyze proposals, negotiate pricing and delivery, and issue or adjust purchase orders as needed.
• Follow up on orders, verify delivery, approve payments, and maintain accurate records.
• Lead purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering to maintain planned inventory levels.
• Lead problem resolution for accounting and receiving issues related to materials.

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise within the discipline, with basic understanding of related areas.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes and purchasing strategies.
• Understanding of inventory management and logistics.
• Familiarity with contract management and vendor relations.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ability to handle pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

• Knowledge of best practices and understanding of how purchasing integrates with other business areas.
• Awareness of competitive landscape and market differentiators.
• Significant experience in purchasing or procurement, typically 3 to 5 years.
• Industry specific experience may be required based on organizational needs.

• Serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues.
• May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

• Solve complex problems by applying new perspectives and analyzing information from multiple sources.

• Influence customer, operational, project, or service activities within the team and related teams.
• Operate within broad guidelines and company policies.

• Communicate complex or sensitive information clearly and work toward building consensus.
• Demonstrate strong negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Apply analytical skills to evaluate vendors, product quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Proficient in procurement systems including SAP, SCV, and ARIBA.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to support multiple simultaneous projects.
• Demonstrate motivation, initiative, collaboration, connection building, and coaching capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Preferred fields include business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or related disciplines.

• Data analysis
• Inventory management
• Procurement processes
• Supply chain technologies

• Proficiency with procurement software including SAP, SCV, and ARIBA

• Effective communication
• Negotiation
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Met Life Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Estimated Min Rate: $21.70
Estimated Max Rate:…