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Purchasing candidates must meet the below qualifications for consideration: 1 year experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management (steel fabrication industry preferred). Support estimating and project management teams by providing bid pricing, material cost, and lead time for information.

<div>VIP Staffing is immediately hiring a Procurement/Purchasing candidate for a leading organization in Albuquerque.</div><div>This is a Full Time Temp to hire position that is Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm.</div><div>Pay for this position is $20 per hour.</div><div> </div><div>As a Purchaser you will: </div><ul><li>Review project drawings, bills of material (BOMs), and specifications to determine material requirements. </li><li>Source and purchase steel, plate, structural shapes, fasteners, consumables, and other required fabrication materials. </li><li>Solicit and evaluate vendor quotations to ensure competitive pricing and quality.</li><li>Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with suppliers. </li><li>Create, issue, and track purchase orders in company's Information management system</li><li>Maintain accurate purchasing records, reports, and supplier performance data. </li><li>Check Stock before ordering material to avoid shortages or extra material</li><li>Resolve delivery, quality, or invoice discrepancies with suppliers. </li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure reliability and favorable terms. </li><li>Support estimating and project management teams by providing bid pricing, material cost, and lead time for information. </li></ul><div> </div><div>Purchasing candidates must meet the below qualifications for consideration: </div><ul><li>1 year experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management (steel fabrication industry preferred). </li><li>Strong knowledge of steel grades, fasteners, and fabrication materials.</li><li>Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and BOM's.</li><li>Proficiency with STRUMIS (information management system for steel fabrication). </li><li>Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills. </li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.</li></ul><div> </div><div>Don't Wait!  Apply Today</div><div>#vipstaffing #zrnm</div>

VIP Staffing

Procurment/Purchasing Agent

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Communication Skills

Detail Oriented

Information Technology & Information Systems

Manufacturing Management

Multitasking

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Performance Analysis

Pricing

Project Estimates

Purchase Orders

Purchasing/Procurement

Record Keeping

Steel Industry

Supply Chain Management

Vendor/Supplier Evaluation

Vendor/Supplier Relations

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Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a directly related field and 2-4 years of progressive buyer experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities and have been attained. Overview: Under general supervision, the Buyer will be responsible for the complete cycle of procurement transactions from initiating, reviewing and coordinating purchase requests, requests for quotes, bids, proposals and orders.

Overview:
Under general supervision, the Buyer will be responsible for the complete cycle of procurement transactions from initiating, reviewing and coordinating purchase requests, requests for quotes, bids, proposals and orders. The Buyer will be responsible for preparing supporting procurement documentation to comply with goals and terms of Small Business Subcontracting Plans, when required. All functions to be performed in accordance with Institute policies and procedures and all procurement codes and guidelines.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a directly related field and 2-4 years of progressive buyer experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities and have been attained.   Individual must have comprehensive knowledge of all technical (principles, methods, applications and procedures) and legal aspects of procurement.  Candidate must have a working knowledge of FAR and commercial purchasing requirements.  Ability to read, comprehend, and apply knowledge of laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and procedures governing private non-profit procurement.  Must have superior professional-level written and verbal communication skills; a high degree of professionalism, strong organizational and time-management skills and excellent customer-service skills. Demonstrated ability in managing a wide variety of tasks simultaneously while meeting multiple deadlines is required. Must have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team as well as the ability to maintain confidential information. Requires professional-level computer skills and advanced experience with Excel and Word, as well as the ability to learn department-specific computer systems as needed. A Post-offer background check and the ability to gain and maintain access to Kirtland Air Force base (KAFB) is required. This position requires a post-offer credit check.

Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in a variety of settings including office and occasionally in laboratory environments, as well as in outdoor areas.  Will operate standard office equipment and will frequently stand, walk, sit, kneel, frequently lift/carry/push/pull heavy objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, perform repetitive motions and perform desk-based computer tasks.  From time-to-time may work in close proximity to an environment containing research animals. The above is intended to describe the general requirements for the position and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of physical requirements.  The Institute will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position.

Salary:
Salary is commensurate with experience. Lovelace Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute

Buyer

Air Force

Background Investigation

Business Administration

Business Plan

Computer Skills

Computer Systems

Customer Support/Service

Environmental Research

Legal

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Nonprofit

Office Equipment

Physical Demands

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Regulations

Small Business

Support Documentation

Time Management

Writing Skills

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The position will work closely with both Plant Managers and will play an important role in ensuring the facilities have the parts, materials, services, contractors, and vendor support needed to operate safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The company offers long-term stability, strong operational backing, career development potential, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on procurement strategy, inventory control, vendor performance, and plant reliability.

Procurement & Materials ManagerLocation: Albuquerque, NM Industry: Building Materials / Manufacturing Job Type: Full-time Level: Manager-level Compensation: Competitive base + bonus + benefits About the RoleI'm partnering with a leading U.S. building materials manufacturer that is looking to hire a Procurement & Materials Manager to support two major manufacturing facilities in the Albuquerque, NM area. This is a key plant leadership role responsible for purchasing, procurement, materials management, warehousing, inventory control, supplier relationships, and process improvement across both sites. The position will work closely with both Plant Managers and will play an important role in ensuring the facilities have the parts, materials, services, contractors, and vendor support needed to operate safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage purchasing, procurement, warehousing, inventory, and materials management across two manufacturing plants. </li><li>Negotiate and manage supplier agreements, service contracts, and goods/services purchasing. </li><li>Lead vendor selection, competitive bidding, sourcing, and contract management. </li><li>Support plant operations, maintenance, outages, repairs, and capital project purchasing needs. </li><li>Drive inventory reduction initiatives while maintaining critical spare parts and operational readiness. </li><li>Manage warehouse processes, cycle counts, min/max levels, consumables, and material flow. </li><li>Partner with plant leadership, maintenance, operations, finance, corporate procurement, suppliers, and contractors. </li><li>Develop and track procurement and inventory KPIs to improve performance. </li><li>Support annual budgeting, monthly accruals, cost projections, and long-term plant planning. </li><li>Improve purchasing processes, systems, controls, and overall procurement discipline. </li><li>Ensure all procurement activity is ethical, compliant, and aligned with company policy. </li></ul>Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, purchasing, materials management, inventory control, or supply chain within a manufacturing, industrial, construction materials, or heavy production environment. This person needs to be hands-on, plant-focused, commercially sharp, and comfortable working directly with operations and maintenance teams. Requirements<ul><li>5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, contract management, materials management, or supply chain. </li><li>Experience working in a manufacturing, production, construction materials, industrial, or plant environment. </li><li>Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract management skills. </li><li>Experience with inventory control, warehouse management, parts/materials planning, and cost reduction. </li><li>Ability to support multiple sites, departments, or operational teams. </li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with plant leadership, finance, maintenance, operations, and suppliers. </li><li>Strong Microsoft Office skills. </li><li>Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, engineering, technical discipline, or a related field preferred. </li></ul>Preferred Experience<ul><li>Building materials, gypsum, cement, aggregates, mining, or heavy industrial manufacturing experience. </li><li>ERP/procurement system experience. </li><li>Oracle Cloud experience would be a plus. </li><li>CPM, CPP, APICS, or similar professional certification. </li><li>Experience supporting contractors, capital projects, maintenance purchasing, or critical spare parts programs. </li></ul>Why This Opportunity?This is a great opportunity to join a stable, well-established U.S. manufacturing business in a visible leadership role supporting two key production facilities. The company offers long-term stability, strong operational backing, career development potential, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on procurement strategy, inventory control, vendor performance, and plant reliability. Interested?Please apply directly or reach out confidentially to discuss further.

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