Buyer II

Buyer II
Pay Rate: $40 Per Hour
Location: Austin, TX 78704
Schedule: 1st Shift | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Work Environment: Hybrid
Type: Contract / Contingent
Category: Procurement / Supply Chain

Position Overview
We are seeking a Buyer II professional with strong purchasing and logistics experience to support procurement operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for candidates with a background in purchasing, supplier management, logistics coordination, and vendor relations who thrive in a collaborative team setting.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, self-motivated, and comfortable working cross-functionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders for spare parts, assemblies, and components
• Analyze and communicate vendor quotes, reports, pricing, and parts data
• Obtain, evaluate, and negotiate supplier bids related to price, delivery, quality, and terms
• Manage open purchase orders to optimize supplier performance and delivery timelines
• Evaluate supplier performance using established rating methods
• Conduct supplier meetings and business reviews
• Support cost reduction and procurement improvement initiatives
• Interact effectively with internal departments and external vendors
• Generate procurement reports, statistics, and strategic recommendations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Business or Finance degree preferred
• Bachelor's degree may be substituted with 4+ years of direct related experience
• Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience preferred
• Experience in logistics and purchasing operations
• Semiconductor or electronics manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
• Understanding of purchasing documentation including BOMs and specifications
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Team-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Preferred Background

• Backroom logistics experience
• Manufacturing procurement environment
• Supplier relationship management
• Open-order management and vendor performance tracking

Additional Information

• Hybrid work environment
• Onsite role based in Austin, TX 78704
• Interview Process: In-person
• Schedule: 40 hours per week