Buyer

Whitmore Manufacturing, LLC; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Buyer responsible for the timely procurement of materials to support production schedules. This role involves administrative coordination and maintenance of accurate data to optimize material planning. You will collaborate with plant operations and internal customers, ensuring material availability aligns with production needs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Join a company that values employee development and offers competitive benefits, including a 401(k) match and stock ownership plan.

Benefits

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials to meet production requirements.
• Maintain accurate data for material planning and execution.

Skills

Procurement

Purchasing

Microsoft Office Suite

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP System

Job description

The Buyer is responsible for ensuring the timely procurement and availability of materials to support production schedules. This role provides administrative coordination and support to the procurement function by maintaining accurate data and information to optimize material planning and execution.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and respond to purchase messages from the ERP system to procure materials in the correct quantities to meet production requirements.
• Generate purchase orders for non-stock purchase requisitions.
• Maintain accurate delivery dates in the ERP system to support planning and scheduling.
• Update and manage material master data by vendor to enhance MRP (Material Requirements Planning) accuracy.
• Review vendor lists regularly and negotiate improved pricing for current materials as needed.
• Collaborate with plant operations to ensure material availability aligns with production needs.
• Foster strong relationships with internal customers to support cross-functional collaboration.
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); must be comfortable working within an ERP system via PC or terminal server.
• Basic understanding of supply chain principles and the impact of procurement decisions on other parts of the process.
• Ability to develop a detailed understanding of customer requirements, product specifications, and shipping/packing standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with varying procedures.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement or escalate solutions effectively.
• Adaptable and eager to learn; open to change and continuous improvement in daily processes.
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) $1-$1 match, up to 6% - vest immediately
• 401(k) additional profit sharing – up to 3%
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• UKG Wallet, Choose when and how to get paid

Whitmore is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status, disability, source of income, status as a victim of an intra-family offense, and place of residence or business.

We support and care for our employees by providing them with development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment; meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their family; and opportunities to contribute to the community and enhance the lives of others through Whitmore Cares.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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