Buyer I - On-Site Procurement, 8-Month Contract

Jobot; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $27-$30

8-month contract with potential to go

Career growth in procurement

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer I to join our purchasing and supply chain team in Humble, TX. This on-site role supports manufacturing operations by sourcing materials, components, equipment, and services with a focus on price, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will manage RFQs, supplier proposals, and purchase orders, while developing relationships with engineering, production and suppliers to optimize cost and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• 1+ year of experience in purchasing, procurement, materials management, or a related function
• Understanding of purchasing principles, supplier management, sourcing strategies, and inventory control
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and supply chain operations
• Ability to evaluate supplier pricing, quotations, and purchasing decisions
• Strong negotiation, planning, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and experience with ERP or inventory management systems
• Oracle Fusion experience preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Review purchasing requests, verify specifications, and source materials, components, and services from approved suppliers
• Prepare and distribute RFQs, evaluate supplier proposals, and choose the best overall value based on price, quality, and delivery
• Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and delivery schedules with suppliers
• Create and manage purchase orders following established purchasing procedures
• Review inventory usage and purchasing requirements to support production schedules
• Build and maintain productive relationships with existing and prospective suppliers, including onboarding new vendors
• Track supplier performance on pricing, quality, delivery reliability, and responsiveness, and recommend improvements to the approved supplier base
• Expedite shipments and resolve delivery delays with vendors and transportation providers
• Work with engineering and manufacturing to source new or modified parts, materials, and services
• Resolve discrepancies involving purchase orders, delivered quantities, product quality, and pricing
• Find cost-saving opportunities and support annual procurement cost-reduction initiatives
• Help negotiate supplier and subcontractor contracts, including stocking agreements and consignment programs
• Keep purchasing records accurate, and track costs, delivery performance, and quality metrics in ERP and inventory systems

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing

Inventory management

Vendor relationships

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Oracle Fusion

Excel

Job description

Jobot is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer I to join our purchasing and supply chain team in Humble, TX. This on-site role supports manufacturing operations by sourcing materials, components, equipment, and services with a focus on price, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will manage RFQs, supplier proposals, and purchase orders, while developing relationships with engineering, production and suppliers to optimize cost and performance.