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Buyer II

Paligen Technologies
  • Garland, Texas
    11 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Summary:
    The Buyer II supports purchasing and supply chain operations by executing procurement activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of materials required for production. This role focuses on tactical buying, vendor coordination, cost control, and data accuracy within the ERP/MRP system. The position partners with operations, engineering, quality, and planning teams to support daily production needs and supply continuity.
    Key Responsibilities:
    Procurement & Purchasing Execution
    • Execute purchase orders (POs) for materials, components, and supplies based on production or business requirements.
    • Review demand forecasts and ensure timely replenishment to prevent shortages.
    • Identify and escalate supply constraints, delays, or quality concerns.
    • Maintain accurate pricing, lead times, and supplier information in ERP/MRP systems.
    Supplier Coordination
    • Communicate regularly with suppliers regarding order status, delivery schedules, and issue resolution.
    • Track supplier delivery performance and support corrective actions.
    • Assist in managing supplier onboarding and documentation requirements.
    Cost & Inventory Management
    • Support cost reduction initiatives through pricing reviews and alternative sourcing.
    • Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with planning to ensure optimal stock levels.
    • Review invoices for accuracy and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and accounting.
    Cross-Functional Support
    • Partner with operations and production teams to resolve material-related issues.
    • Support engineering with supplier communication for new and revised components.
    • Assist quality teams with supplier corrective actions and documentation updates.
    Required Qualifications:
    • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
    • Experience: 3+ years of procurement or tactical buying experience in manufacturing or similar environment.
    • Strong understanding of purchasing processes and supply chain operations.
    • ERP/MRP system experience required.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
    • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
    • Must be a US Person.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience working with technical drawings or bill of materials (BOMs).
    Other Requirements:
    • Travel: ~10%
    • Work Environment: Manufacturing site and office environment.
    • Background Investigation / Drug Screen: Required.
     
    Paligen Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We value the unique skills and capabilities that our team members bring to our mission.  We make all hiring and employment decisions based solely on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs.  We strictly prohibit discrimination, ensuring a fair and objective selection process for all applicants
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGarland, Texas
    Websitehttps://paligentech.com/careers/

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Demand Forecasting/Planningunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Illustrating Abilityunmatched
    • Inventory Levelsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Order Deliveryunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
    • Technical Drawingunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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