Buyer

Job description

Job Summary The Buyer is responsible for the day-to-day purchasing of assigned materials, products, and services to support manufacturing, branches, and sales operations. This role ensures timely purchase order placement, supplier coordination, cost awareness, and inventory control. The Buyer supports cost improvement initiatives, evaluates supplier performance, and collaborates cross-functionally to balance cost, quality, and delivery. Job Duties and Responsibilities: - Places purchase orders for assigned product groups based on demand, safety stock, and inventory targets. - Monitors open purchase orders and expedite shipments as needed to support production and customer requirements and senior staff recommendations. - Obtains quotes from approved vendors to support Houston Sales/Branches with timely pricing. - Supports internal transfer orders and replenishment planning for assigned items. - Coordinates with suppliers to clarify specifications or delivery updates. - Assists Quality Assurance with supplier corrective action requests (CARs) and follows up for timely responses. - Updates vendor contract pricing and audits pricing for accuracy in company ERP program, based on senior...