Buyer

McLane Company, Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits: medical, dental, and  

Vision insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing

Pet insurance

Maternity/Paternity leave

Employee assistance program

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. in Temple, TX is seeking a Buyer to handle internal goods and services purchasing within the Indirect Procurement team. You will research suppliers, assess costs, and prepare cost-benefit analyses for managerial review, selecting suppliers based on reliability and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes negotiating with vendors, ensuring timely awards, maintaining records, and supporting post-award analytics. Requires strong math, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of buying experience is required.
• Strong math and analytical skills required.
• MS Office knowledge required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Flexible and agile team player.

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes purchasing activities related to internal goods and services.
• Compiles and analyzes data to determine feasibility and price objectives.
• Approves and qualifies vendors, obtains quotes, examines bids and makes awards.
• Follows up on all awards through completion of order.
• Responsible for over-shipments, rejections, and return of materials.
• Negotiates with suppliers to achieve lowest cost while ensuring quality and reliability.
• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects suppliers, and maintains records.
• Prepares RFPs and bid packages.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Buying experience

Analytical skills

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long‑term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long‑term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

This position is based in Temple, TX. Therefore, candidates who have interest in the role should be located within a 50-minute commute to Temple, TX.

The Buyer will conduct the purchasing for internal company needs as part of the Indirect Procurement team. The individual will maintain and update a list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and costs. They will research and compare suppliers, goods, and services and prepare cost-benefit analysis reports for review by their manager. Finally, they will select the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost‑efficiency.

Benefits You Can Count On

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What You’ll Do As a Buyer

• Plans and implements purchasing activities related to internal goods and services.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
• Approves and qualifies vendors, obtains quotes, examines bids and makes awards.
• Follows up on all awards through completion of order.
• Responsible for any over-shipments, rejections, and return of materials.
• Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records.
• Prepares request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes.
• Performs post-reward analytics to measure demand and consumption.
• Performs special analysis and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You’ll Bring As a Buyer

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 or more years of buying experience is required.
• Strong math and analytical skills required.
• MSOffice knowledge required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Flexible and agile team player.

Office environment

Limited travel required

This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/

Primary Location United States-Texas-Temple

Work Locations South Campus

Business Unit GR995

Job Merchandising/Supply Chain

Schedule Full-time

Shift 1st - Day

Employee Status Regular