Job Description

Buyer – Procurement

Location: Fort Worth, TX
Department: Procurement
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Compensation: Salary
Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Supply Chain

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Buyer to support procurement activities within a growing industrial manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials, equipment, and services while developing strong supplier relationships and ensuring internal customer requirements are met.

The Buyer will work closely with internal departments and external suppliers to obtain competitive pricing, negotiate commercial terms, manage purchase orders, and resolve purchasing, receiving, and invoicing issues.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, resourceful, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong judgment, communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with internal business teams while adhering to company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Manage multiple procurement activities and projects simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.
• Solicit and evaluate supplier quotations based on pricing, delivery schedules, quality, capabilities, and other relevant criteria.
• Conduct market comparisons and supplier evaluations to identify the best overall value.
• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms with suppliers in collaboration with Legal and internal business stakeholders.
• Review approved purchase requisitions and create purchase orders in accordance with established procurement procedures.
• Manage the purchase order lifecycle from creation through completion and closeout.
• Maintain consistent communication between suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure expectations for quality, delivery, and service are met.
• Identify and resolve supplier issues that may affect quality, delivery schedules, or operational commitments.
• Research purchase order history and documentation to investigate and resolve receiving and invoice discrepancies.
• Provide guidance to internal customers regarding purchasing policies, procurement processes, supplier sourcing, and ERP purchasing requirements.
• Assist procurement leadership with initiatives to improve purchasing operations, processes, communication, and supplier performance.
• Review and monitor suppliers for compliance with established quality and performance requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and apply industry best practices to procurement activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of related procurement or purchasing experience.
• Procurement experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment is required.
• Strong experience working with ERP systems; SAP experience is highly preferred.
• Experience administering bid packages, obtaining competitive quotations, and conducting supplier evaluations.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing purchase orders.
• Experience resolving purchasing, receiving, and invoicing discrepancies.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make sound, timely decisions while balancing business objectives, opportunities, and available resources.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work across multiple processes, systems, and procedures.
• Ability to identify problems, analyze root causes, develop solutions, and involve appropriate stakeholders when necessary.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.

Work Environment

This role supports procurement operations within a growing manufacturing organization and requires regular interaction with internal departments, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment where priorities may change and multiple procurement activities must be managed simultaneously.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities who require assistance during the application or employment process.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and may be required to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.