Buyer

Meador Staffing Services; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Meador Staffing Services is seeking a Buyer to join a growing chemical manufacturing company in Baytown, Texas. This role involves purchasing materials, equipment, and services to ensure smooth plant operations and fostering strong supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing within a manufacturing or industrial environment and will be familiar with ERP/MRP systems. The position offers competitive compensation and outstanding benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials and services to support plant operations.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with internal departments.

Skills

Purchasing experience

ERP/MRP systems

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

A growing chemical manufacturing company in the Baytown area is seeking a Buyer to join its Supply Chain team. This position is responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, and services that support plant operations while ensuring cost-effective procurement, timely delivery, and strong supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing within a manufacturing or industrial environment and be comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems, vendors, inventory, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, equipment, spare parts, and services to support plant operations.
• Process purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP/MRP system.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and terms with suppliers.
• Track and expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels and work with internal departments to maintain appropriate stock.
• Coordinate with Accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Obtain quotes and source new suppliers as needed.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Support maintenance with emergency or rush orders.
• Assist with freight coordination, blanket purchase orders, and special projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Experience purchasing MRO materials, equipment, spare parts, or plant supplies is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using ERP or MRP purchasing systems.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up skills.
• Willingness to occasionally work weekends, holidays, or respond to urgent plant purchasing needs.

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing chemical manufacturing company offering competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and long-term career growth.