Buyer II

Samuel Packaging Systems Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Packaging Systems Group in Houston, TX is seeking a data-driven procurement professional to lead branch-level demand planning and drive inventory efficiency across metals like carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel. You will align with regional managers, coordinate with sales on pricing and lead-times, and manage supplier lead times to optimize stock levels.

In this role, you will create and file purchase orders, track KPIs, and implement cost-saving procurement practices while working

Qualifications

• Data-driven with strong analytical skills for reporting and decision making.
• Understanding of forecasting and replenishment concepts in supply chain.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Align with regional Procurement Manager to execute procurement strategies.
• Lead demand planning at the branch level for standard items and contracted business.
• Coordinate with sales on pricing, lead-time, and inventory levels.
• Create, issue and file all purchase orders in a timely fashion.
• Track KPIs and report cost savings and on-time delivery to the Regional Procurement Manager.
• Ensure inventory replenishment aligns with forecasts and targets.
• Provide procurement guidance to the Sales team.
• Develop new procedures to safety and loss prevention.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Data-driven

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Negotiation

Communication

Independent

Multi-commodity experience

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

• AlignwithRegionalProcurementManagerintheexecutionofprocurementstrategies forCarbon Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel.
• Takelead inthedemand planning process at thebranchlevelforbundled standarditems,contracted business and day to day transactional procurement activities.
• Coordinatewithsales group oncontractual business and correspondinginventory levels and provide supplier pricing and lead-time.
• Align withregional ProcurementManager to deploy metal supply chainpractices withinthebranchand drive improvements,specifically inventory efficiency.
• ProvideProcurementandSupplyChainguidanceto theSales team.
• Ensureprocurementpractices atthelocal/plantorganizationsareconsistent withenterprisewideprocurement practices in terms of execution and processes.
• Reviewandensureinventory replenishmentcommitments areconsistent with business needs, sales forecasts and inventory targets hand in hand with Regional Procurement Manager.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including cost savings, purchase price variance, and on-time delivery; present findings with supporting analysis to the Regional Procurement Manager.
• Create,issueandfileallpurchase ordersinatimelyfashion.
• Develop and recommend newprocedures and approaches to safety and loss prevention based onreports of incidents, accidents, and other data gathered.
• Otherresponsibilitiesasassigned.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Datadriven withstrong analytical skills; ableto generate a wide range of reports and process datathat forms the basis for solid decision making.
• Understandssupply chainconceptsasrelatedto inventorymanagementandriskmitigation.
• Havegained very good understandingof forecasting and replenishmentconcepts as part of asupply chain organization directly or indirectly.
• Aproponentofchangewhocanintroducemodernprocurementconceptsandinfluencepeople.
• Excellentoraland writtencommunication,interpersonalandnegotiationskills.
• Possesstheabilitytoworkwithminimumsupervision.
• Goodorganizationandtimemanagementskillsaswellastheabilitytomeetdeadlines.
• Multi-commodityexperienceinCarbonSteel,StainlessSteel andorAluminum isaplus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience required.

EQUIPMENTKNOWLEDGE:

• ProficientinMicrosoftOfficeSuite(EspeciallyExcel)
• Proficiency inusing procurementsoftware, ERP systems, and otherdigitaltools for procurementprocesses and data management.

PHYSICALDEMANDS:

• Therole primarily involvesoffice-based workanddoes not entail significant physical demands beyond typical office activities.
• Monthly travel to supported branches is required, with additional travel as needed

Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyanemployeetosuccessfully performthe essentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswith disabilities to performthe essential functions.

WORKENVIRONMENT:

• Thework environmentispredominantlyindoors, withinanofficesetting.
• TheBuyerinteracts withcolleagues, suppliers, and other stakeholders

The workenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribed hereare representativeofthoseanemployeeencounterswhile performingtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodations maybemadetoenableindividualswith disabilities to performthe essential function of this job.

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.

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About Us

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge toour thriving business – enabling us to build on over 170 years of success in the metals industry. We offercountless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to makedecisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communitieswhere we live and work. If you’re seeking a dynamic, supportive and welcoming workplace to make yourmark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’restronger together.
At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committedtobuilding and creating an environment that is open and welcoming foreveryone. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.

About the Team

At Samuel, meeting our customer needs is our top priority. With cost-effective distribution and just-in-time delivery of metals and industrial products across North America, we ensure our customers get exactly what they need – any time, anywhere and from a single source. Our focus on value-added processing services and innovative supply chain solutions allow us to work closely with our customers, ensuring their products are on the market on time. Thanks to our integrated network of products and services supported by our in-house technical leaders and market experts, we are uniquely positioned to become your supplier of choice.

Job Info

• Job Identification 225732
• Job Category Logistics/Supply Chain
• Posting Date 08/18/2026, 04:15 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 5022 Ashley Court, Houston, TX, 77041, US
• Legal Employer Samuel, Son & Co. (USA) Inc.