Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

You are a driven and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier management. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about sourcing, negotiating, and ensuring timely delivery of materials to support manufacturing operations. You exemplify core values including Fanatical Customer Service, Absolute Ownership, Passion for Improvement, and Uncompromising Integrity.

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials to support manufacturing, operations, and sales. This includes managing supplier relationships, processing requisitions, monitoring reorder points, and maintaining accurate records. The Buyer plays a key role in ensuring supply chain efficiency and product availability.

• Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers for MRP-generated requirements
• Issue RFQs and negotiate pricing and terms with vendors / suppliers
• Select sources based on total cost of ownership and strategic directives
• Manage purchase orders and confirm delivery schedules
• Maintain supplier data and assist in supplier report cards and performance reviews
• Resolve pricing, freight, and delivery issues with Accounting and Receiving
• Communicate potential shortages, price changes and end‑of‑life notifications to management
• Transmit and maintain records of purchase orders, purchase order changes and instructions to suppliers. Expedite or reschedule orders as required as well as reconfirm delivery dates at appropriate times
• Obtain delivery commitments from suppliers and update purchase orders with delivery dates, ship dates and tracking numbers
• Assist in preparing and presenting supplier report cards, supplier ratings and supplier business reviews
• Support processing of Non‑Conforming Material Reports (NCRs)
• Monitor and reorder parts as needed based on Reorder Points (ROP)

• High School diploma or GED and APICS certification or 5+ years in procurement, manufacturing environment, product management, and supplier management
• Associate’s degree and APICS certification or 2+ years in procurement, manufacturing environment, product management, and supplier management
• Strong knowledge and skills in purchasing, supplier negotiation, and MRP systems
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills

• Experience with strategic sourcing and supplier business reviews
• Background in rugged computing or manufacturing environments

Founded in 1988, the company is a leading manufacturer of rugged compute solutions with a relentless focus on supporting customers and their missions. Its pedigree of capabilities spans numerous advanced platforms with thousands of successful deployments in the defense and commercial sectors. Rugged systems are designed and manufactured for continuous operation under the most extreme and austere environmental conditions. All products are proudly made in the USA at the headquarters in Sugar Land, TX.

The company is AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified.

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. Hiring and advancement decisions are based solely on individual qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

All employment offers are conditional upon successful completion of a background check and physical assessment if required.