Senior Purchasing Specialist

Senior Purchasing Specialist

San Antonio, TX
Compensation: $70,000 - $100,000 DOE

Are you an experienced purchasing professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing organization in San Antonio, is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to support procurement operations, vendor relationships, inventory planning, and sourcing initiatives. This role offers strong visibility with leadership and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements within a stable, employee-focused environment.

• Join a stable and growing manufacturing organization with a strong reputation in its industry.
• Work alongside experienced leadership and gain exposure to strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Opportunity to play a key role in supplier management, purchasing strategy, and inventory optimization.
• High visibility across the organization with regular interaction with executive leadership.
• Collaborative team environment that encourages ownership and process improvement.
• Company is investing in technology, automation, and operational efficiencies.
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance.
• Long-term career growth opportunities within procurement and supply chain operations.
• Strong company culture with employee appreciation events and team-focused activities.

• Create, process, and manage purchase orders through the company's ERP system.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers while ensuring timely delivery of materials and products.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with operations teams to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and purchasing agreements to maximize value and cost savings.
• Assist with sourcing projects, supplier evaluations, and request-for-proposal (RFP) activities.
• Analyze supplier performance, lead times, and landed costs to support purchasing decisions.
• Resolve purchasing, shipment, and delivery issues as they arise.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, production, and leadership teams to support business objectives.

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, buying, or supply chain operations.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders in an ERP environment.
• Strong vendor management and supplier relationship experience.
• Proven ability to negotiate pricing and purchasing agreements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Manufacturing, construction, industrial, or automotive industry experience.
• Experience with strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier evaluations.
• Epicor ERP experience.
• Sage ERP experience.
• Experience coordinating or leading RFP processes.