Buyer - Coppell, TX

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co.; Coppell, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. in Coppell, TX is seeking a proactive procurement professional to manage the full purchasing cycle, from requisition to purchase orders and delivery. You will coordinate with suppliers, expedite critical orders, and keep internal customers informed.

The role emphasizes cost-conscious sourcing, supplier evaluation, and ongoing process improvement to boost efficiency. You will work with cross-functional teams and support a busy procurement function in a dynamic tech

Qualifications

• Experience with end-to-end purchasing and PO placement.
• Ability to negotiate costs and select suppliers.
• Experience updating ERP systems with order status.

Responsibilities

• Process purchasing requests into purchase orders and maintain supplier communication.
• Expedite orders and update ERP system to reflect status.
• Locate new sources of supply and maintain supplier relationships.
• Review and set up new suppliers.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities through negotiations.
• Participate in procurement projects and sub-projects.
• Coordinate with suppliers, managers, and internal customers.
• Provide backup support to team members.
• Maintain and improve operating procedures for efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Purchase orders

Supplier negotiation

ERP systems

Supplier management

Cost reduction

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

Job description

• Process purchasing requests into purchase orders, maintaining communication with suppliers and internal customers, from order placement to receipt, to ensure vendor quality and schedules are met
• Expedite orders where necessary and update ERP system to reflect order status
• Locate new sources of supply and maintain good working relationships with vendors and manufacturers
• Review and set up new suppliers
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost through negotiations and supplier selection
• Participate in procurement projects and in some cases, management of sub-projects within a defined framework
• Cooperate and coordinate, within the scope of task, with suppliers, managers and internal customers
• Support and act as backup for other team members in their tasks
• Maintain and enhance operational procedures to increase efficiency and productivity
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager