Automation Procurement Lead - Expeditor & Buyer

CAM Integrated Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Automation & Controls in Houston seeks a Buyer to manage day-to-day procurement for electrical control panels, switchracks, and industrial automation projects. You will issue purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure timely, cost-effective material delivery to support manufacturing and project schedules.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, capable of expediting critical parts, maintaining ERP records, and working cross-functionally with

Responsibilities

• Create and issue purchase orders based on approved material requisitions and BOMs.
• Procure electrical, automation, instrumentation, mechanical, and structural components from approved suppliers.
• Obtain quotations, evaluate pricing, and support supplier selection decisions.
• Maintain purchasing records, supplier documentation, and procurement files.
• Verify pricing, quantities, lead times, and delivery commitments before placing orders.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers regarding order status, shipment dates, and delivery commitments.
• Expedite critical materials to support project schedules and manufacturing priorities.
• Track open purchase orders and follow up on overdue deliveries.
• Identify potential supply delays early and elevate risks to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Assist in obtaining alternate sourcing solutions when shortages or long lead times occur.
• Support supplier performance monitoring related to delivery, responsiveness, and quality.
• Monitor PO status from issuance through receipt and coordinate with teams on material status.
• Maintain records of supplier acknowledgments and committed delivery dates.
• Track backorders, shortages, partial shipments, and schedule changes.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Warehouse for material status.
• Assist in developing recovery plans for critical material shortages and provide procurement updates.
• Coordinate material returns, supplier credits, and replacement orders when necessary.
• Support multiple projects by aligning procurement with schedules and identifying long lead-time items.
• Participate in project kickoff and planning meetings as required.
• Work with Engineering to resolve specification questions and substitutions.
• Coordinate procurement priorities with production requirements.
• Maintain procurement data within ERP/MRP systems and generate reports on open POs, commitments, shortages, and material status.
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager with procurement metrics and supplier performance reporting.

Job description

Ascend Automation & Controls in Houston seeks a Buyer to manage day-to-day procurement for electrical control panels, switchracks, and industrial automation projects. You will issue purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure timely, cost-effective material delivery to support manufacturing and project schedules.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, capable of expediting critical parts, maintaining ERP records, and working cross-functionally with