Buyer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering, Inc. in Sherman, TX is seeking a Buyer responsible for purchasing and planning materials to support manufacturing operations.

You will manage supplier relationships, purchase orders, inventory, pricing and delivery, collaborating with engineering and operations to ensure material availability. Requirements include 5+ years of industrial purchasing in heavy manufacturing, a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), ERP/MRP experience, and strong negotiation and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial purchasing experience in heavy manufacturing
• Ability to read blueprints and understand manufacturing processes
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders for direct materials and production needs
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and identify new sourcing opportunities
• Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery, and other purchasing requirements
• Monitor and expedite orders to meet production schedules
• Support inventory planning and MRP settings and resolve material-related issues

Skills

Industrial purchasing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Title: BuyerLocation: Sherman, TXOverview: Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.Hire Type: Direct HireBenefits: Benefits from day 1 with almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, 2-3 weeks vacation, 401K, etc.Target Salary: $52,000-60,000Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: up to 10% annual bonusJob 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 needsDevelop and maintain supplier relationships while identifying new sourcing opportunities as neededNegotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery expectations, and other purchasing requirements with suppliersMonitor and expedite orders to ensure materials arrive on time and production requirements are metWork with suppliers, engineering, and operations to resolve quality, delivery, and material-related issuesMonitor supplier performance and act when cost, quality, or delivery expectations are not being metSupport inventory planning and maintain appropriate material levels and MRP settings.Coordinate purchasing requirements related to engineering changes, prints, and specificationsIdentify cost-reduction opportunities and respond to changes in material pricing, availability, and market conditionsSupport subcontracting and temporary outsourcing requirements as neededQualifications:5+ years of industrial purchasing experience, including direct material purchasing within a heavy manufacturing environmentBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be consideredExperience with ERP/MRP systems and material planningStrong supplier negotiation and relationship management skillsAbility to read blueprints and understand manufacturing processesStrong Excel and Microsoft Office skillsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.#inPR