HumCap’s client is seeking a Buyer to join their team in Garland, TX. This role is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing materials to support manufacturing operations while ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Source, evaluate, and purchase high-quality materials and components
Procure and schedule materials and services to meet production demands
Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers
Maintain awareness of market trends and supplier capabilities
Interpret technical documents, drawings, and specifications
Collaborate with engineering on prototypes and R&D initiatives
Communicate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders
Support team purchasing efforts to achieve optimal cost and quality
Analyze inventory and production needs to ensure supply continuity
Inspect materials and report quality issues to suppliers and management
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5-7 years of purchasing or supply chain experience
Preferred Skills
Experience with ERP systems
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong negotiation and critical thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Work Environment
Indoor production setting with moderate noise
Exposure to manufacturing equipment
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
Occasional bending, stooping, or crouching
Manual dexterity for handling materials and equipment
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds
This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties may evolve based on business needs.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Garland, TX
Skills
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Manual Dexterityunmatched
Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
Manufacturing Managementunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Market Trend Analysisunmatched
Materials Managementunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Prototypingunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Technical Drawingunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Planningunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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