Onsite Materials Buyer-Austin, Texas

Onsite Materials Buyer needed for a 12 month contract to hire opportunity with Yoh’s client located in Austin, Texas.

Pay Rate: $33 to $38 per hour.

• Solid interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations

• Negotiates pricing and other terms of purchase under supervision. Manage non‑strategic suppliers (approx. $5M). Quotes materials; procures materials, components, equipment and services at the lowest cost consistent with consideration of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Expedites and ensures the timely receipt of materials.
• Works with engineering and MPM or SCM to recommend new suppliers. Issues RFQs, analyzes proposals, negotiates prices and delivery, issues and/or adjusts purchase orders in a timely manner. Follows up on orders, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. Negotiates vendor contracts, as appropriate. Follows purchasing business processes.
• Leads purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels.
• Leads problem resolution for material‑related accounting and receiving issues.

• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Understanding of supply chain processes and purchasing strategies.
• Knowledge of inventory management and logistics.
• Familiarity with contract management and vendor relations.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

• Knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; awareness of competition and market differentiators.
• Significant experience in purchasing or procurement, often ranging from 3 to 5 years.
• Experience in a similar industry or with specific products relevant to the hiring organization may be required.

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess vendors and evaluate product quality and cost‑effectiveness.
• Proficiency in procurement software SAP/SCV/ARIBA.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Motivation, initiative, collaboration, connectivity and coaching.

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field is typically preferred.
• Required:
  
  Data analysis, inventory management, procurement processes, and supply chain technologies. Computer skills: procurement software SAP/SCV/ARIBA.
  
  Soft skills:
  
  effective communication, negotiation, critical thinking, and problem‑solving.
• 3 to 5 years of experience.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly e‑payroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Met Life Voluntary Benefits
• Employee…