Buyer Administrator, Manufacturing

Wheelersp; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking three Buyer Administrators for fully onsite opportunities in Plano, TX. This role supports the procurement process by coordinating requisitions through delivery, working closely with internal departments, buyers, suppliers and vendors to ensure accurate, efficient purchasing in line with company policies.

The position requires an associate degree or equivalent, at least 2 years in purchasing in manufacturing, and proficiency with ERP systems and Excel.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical degree, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of purchasing, procurement, buyer support, or purchasing administration experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities from requisition through delivery.
• Coordinate purchase requests, purchase orders, supplier information, and related procurement documentation.
• Work with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements, specifications, priorities, and delivery timelines.
• Assist with sourcing suppliers and obtaining information needed to support purchasing decisions.
• Create, process, update, and track purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Monitor order status and follow up with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, shipping, and delivery.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, pricing, and order records.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and other internal teams to address purchasing needs.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Vendor communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Buyer Administrator, Manufacturing Location: Plano, TX Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:30 PM Pay Rate: $25.00–$26.00/hour Openings: 3

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking three Buyer Administrators for fully onsite opportunities in Plano, TX. This position supports the procurement and purchasing process by coordinating the flow of goods and services from requisition through delivery. The Buyer Administrator will work closely with internal departments, buyers, suppliers, and vendors to ensure purchasing activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities from requisition through delivery.
• Coordinate purchase requests, purchase orders, supplier information, and related procurement documentation.
• Work with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements, specifications, priorities, and delivery timelines.
• Assist with sourcing suppliers and obtaining information needed to support purchasing decisions.
• Create, process, update, and track purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Monitor order status and follow up with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, shipping, and delivery.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, pricing, and order records.
• Help ensure purchased goods and services are delivered accurately and on schedule.
• Identify and communicate potential purchasing, supplier, or delivery issues.
• Support buyers with supplier negotiations, contract administration, and vendor management activities.
• Assist with evaluating supplier performance, pricing, delivery, and service.
• Maintain accurate procurement data within the company's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Use Microsoft Excel to organize, track, analyze, and report purchasing information.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and other internal teams to address purchasing needs.
• Manage multiple purchasing requests and projects simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail across purchasing activities.
• Provide responsive, customer-focused support to internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Adapt to changing priorities and business requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical degree, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of purchasing, procurement, buyer support, or purchasing administration experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience managing purchase orders and purchasing documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, orders, and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong negotiation and vendor communication skills.