Buyer II

Evolution Motion Solutions; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolution Motion Solutions in Farmers Branch, TX is seeking a Buyer II to manage a defined supplier portfolio, drive cost, lead times, and service performance while coordinating with sales and operations.

The role requires 3–5 years in purchasing or supply chain, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong ERP/MRP and Excel skills to analyze quotations and optimize sourcing and inventories. You will execute PO changes, support process improvements, and work under approval matrices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of Purchasing or Supply Chain experience.
• Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP and Excel for analysis and reporting.
• Ability to balance service, cost, and operational needs across functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned supplier and commodity portfolios and monitor performance.
• Analyze quotations for total cost including price, lead time, freight and service levels.
• Execute and manage purchase orders end to end, including changes and expediting.
• Coordinate with Sales, Customer Service and Operations on demand and supply constraints.
• Support cost avoidance, inventory optimization and process improvements.
• Exercise tactical negotiation authority within established guidelines.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Supplier analysis

Negotiation

Cross-functional coordination

Sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

SUMMARY

The Buyer II manages a defined portfolio of suppliers or commodities and is responsible for balancing cost, delivery and service performance. This role expands beyond transactional execution to include quote analysis, tactical decision making, parameter management, and cross-functional coordination.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages assigned supplier and commodity portfolios, including ongoing purchasing, order maintenance, and performance monitoring
• Secures and analyzes supplier quotations, evaluating cost, lead time, delivery and commercial terms
• Recommends purchasing decisions and sourcing approaches within established supplier strategies and approval limits
• Executes and manages purchase orders end to end, including changes, cancellations, and expedites
• Maintains and reviews item data and purchasing parameters that drive system recommendations (stock status, sourcing, cost, lead times)
• Analyzes purchasing and delivery performance reports to identify service gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Coordinates with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations on customer driven demand, supply constraints, and order changes
• Supports resolution of more complex receiving, invoicing and supplier discrepancies
• Participates in cost avoidance, inventory optimization, and process improvement initiatives
• Exercises tactical negotiation authority with suppliers within established guidelines
• Approves purchase orders within assigned authority levels per the approval matrix
• Other duties may be required

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required. An individual must meet the minimum requirements as listed in each Qualifications subsection.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred
• Equivalent experience considered

EXPERIENCE

• 3 – 5 years of Purchasing or Supply Chain experience

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft office applications, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills for analysis reporting
• Ability to analyze supplier quotations and evaluate total cost considerations, including price, lead time, freight, and service levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities
• Ability to manage a defined supplier or commodity portfolio with accountability for performance outcomes
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and suppliers
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to maintain and adjust purchasing parameters (lead time, sourcing, cost) within established guidelines
• Customer focused mindset with the ability to balance service, cost, and operational needs
• Ability to follow established processes while exercising sound judgment in day-to-day decision making

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary, requiring extending periods of sitting or standing to perform the work. There may be some infrequent movement from area-to-area to transport items weighing no more than 15 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the primary duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to general office environment. Regular overnight travel may be required; work outside normal business hours is required from time to time.

Evolution Motion Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer