Buyer July 8, 2025

Located in Temple, TX

Pay: $30-$35/hr DOE

Job Full Description

Essential Functions

• Purchasing planning in a high mix / mid-volume environment.
• Participate in Sourcing Strategy development / execution including supplier selection.
• Develop a savings funnel for assigned commodities and execute tasks to achieve committed savings plans.  
• Prepare & Conduct Commercial Negotiations within assigned supply base.
• Understanding of inventory control/management.
• Utilize continuous improvement tools to reduce waste/costs.
• Produce working documents, procurement reports or procedures/ work instructions.
• Trend and track procurement performance and implement countermeasures to ensure fair market value is understood and realized.
• Contribute to and participate in Make/Buy decisions.
• Root Cause Analysis of missed targets, able to drive action plans to address the root cause.
• Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.
• Participate in supplier visits/evaluations with supply chain management to determine suitability.  
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• With High School diploma or equivalent, must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with progressive responsibility
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, TOC) preferred.
• Commercial negotiations experience.
• Advanced knowledge of tools & processes used in material requirements planning.
• Experience working with ERP systems – (Oracle knowledge a plus).
• Experience working with ISO 9001 or QMS systems.

 Preferred Experience

• Five plus years strategic sourcing including supplier selection & negotiations
• Prior experience with steel suppliers/mills & outsourcing portfolios

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Temple, TX
1068
200 West Calhoun
Temple, TX 76501

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