Accounting, Analysis Skills, Bill of Materials (BOM), Capital Equipment, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Just in Time (JIT), Kanban, Lean Six Sigma, Life Insurance, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Operational Support, Order Delivery, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Production Support, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Record Keeping, Request for Proposals (RFP), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing, Vision Plan
Job Description:
Now hiring: Buyer - Supply Chain
Location: Richardson, TX
Pay Rate: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday | Day Shift: 8 AM-5 PM
Looking for a Buyer / Supply Chain role where you can drive cost savings, manage vendor relationships, and support production efficiency? Join a fast-paced manufacturing team where your procurement decisions directly impact on-time delivery, inventory flow, and overall operational success.
Every role makes an impact.
Here's what it takes to make yours count.
- Manage procurement of parts, materials, services, and capital equipment to support production and operational needs.
- Coordinate vendor orders and delivery schedules to ensure on-time receipt of materials at the target cost.
- Expedite open orders and communicate with suppliers to prevent delays and maintain production flow.
- Prepare RFQs based on customer BOMs, including pricing, lead times, lot sizing, and cost analysis.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records in compliance with quality system requirements.
- Resolve discrepant or excess materials and coordinate proper disposition with accounting.
- Analyze purchase price variance (PPV) and support cost reduction and purchasing efficiency initiatives.
- Support continuous improvement efforts using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure material availability and accuracy.
- Use Microsoft Excel and other tools to track, analyze, and report purchasing data.
- Apply strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills to supplier management and sourcing activities.
- Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 1+ year of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience required.
- Familiarity with MRP, JIT, Kanban systems, and ERP systems (Macola preferred).
More Than Just a Paycheck.
Real support. Real benefits. Real opportunity. Here's the breakdown:
- Right in the Mix. Work side by side with a team that appreciates what you do.
- Pay That Adds Up. Competitive weekly pay for your time and talent.
- Health and Happiness. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance included.
- Everyday Extras. Employee discounts that make life a little easier.
- Growth Ahead. Learn, advance, and keep moving forward.
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"It's a great company with great jobs. They know what they are doing and will give you a chance. Staffmark is great!" - Stephen, Staffmark Associate
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With more than half a century of experience and a track record of putting hundreds of thousands of people to work every year, we've got your back. Whether you're looking to level up, switch gears, or just get to work fast, we make it happen.
Join us and experience the advantage of working with a trusted name in recruiting-because your success is our success.
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