About the role
Procurement Specialist
Location: Conroe, TX Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to support purchasing and supply chain activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position will be responsible for sourcing materials, managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring materials are available to meet production requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Source and purchase raw materials, components, equipment, and supplies. * Create, issue, and track purchase orders. * Obtain and compare vendor quotes based on price, quality, and lead time. * Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and purchasing terms. * Monitor open orders and follow up on shortages or delivery delays. * Maintain strong supplier relationships and identify new vendors when needed. * Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse, and Operations. * Assist with inventory planning and preventing material shortages. * Resolve incorrect shipments, pricing discrepancies, and supplier issues. * Identify cost-saving and procurement improvement opportunities. * Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records.
Qualifications
* 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, buyer, or supply chain experience. * Manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial experience strongly preferred. * Experience with purchase orders, vendor negotiations, and supplier management. * Knowledge of ERP/MRP or purchasing systems preferred. * Strong Excel, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Key Skills: Procurement | Purchasing | Vendor Management | Purchase Orders | Negotiation | Material Planning | Inventory | ERP/MRP | Manufacturing | Cost Control
Compensation: DOE