Buyer

Sterling Engineering; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

11 paid holidays

2–3 weeks of vacation

401K

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Sherman, TX seeks a seasoned Purchasing professional to manage direct material procurement, supplier relationships, and planning to support manufacturing operations.

You will issue purchase orders, negotiate terms, monitor orders, and coordinate with engineering and operations to ensure materials are available when needed, while leveraging ERP/MRP to optimize inventory and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial purchasing experience in heavy manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and material planning.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand manufacturing processes.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders for direct materials and production needs
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships while identifying new sourcing opportunities as needed
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery expectations, and other purchasing requirements with suppliers
• Monitor and expedite orders to ensure materials arrive on time and production requirements are met
• Work with suppliers, engineering, and operations to resolve quality, delivery, and material-related issues
• Monitor supplier performance and act when cost, quality, or delivery expectations are not being met
• Support inventory planning and maintain appropriate material levels and MRP settings.
• Coordinate purchasing requirements related to engineering changes, prints, and specifications
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and respond to changes in material pricing, availability, and market conditions
• Support subcontracting and temporary outsourcing requirements as needed

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Read blueprints

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Benefits

Benefits from day 1 with almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, 2-3 weeks vacation, 401K, etc.

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options

up to 10% annual bonus

Job Summary

Responsible for purchasing and planning materials needed to support manufacturing operations. This role manages supplier relationships, purchase orders, inventory requirements, pricing, and delivery while working closely with engineering and operations to ensure materials are available when needed.

Job Duties

• Manage purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders for direct materials and production needs
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships while identifying new sourcing opportunities as needed
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery expectations, and other purchasing requirements with suppliers
• Monitor and expedite orders to ensure materials arrive on time and production requirements are met
• Work with suppliers, engineering, and operations to resolve quality, delivery, and material-related issues
• Monitor supplier performance and act when cost, quality, or delivery expectations are not being met
• Support inventory planning and maintain appropriate material levels and MRP settings.
• Coordinate purchasing requirements related to engineering changes, prints, and specifications
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and respond to changes in material pricing, availability, and market conditions
• Support subcontracting and temporary outsourcing requirements as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial purchasing experience, including direct material purchasing within a heavy manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and material planning
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
• Ability to read blueprints and understand manufacturing processes
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills