Commodity Buyer

Integra Mission Critical; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Integra Mission Critical in Houston is seeking a Commodity Buyer for electrical and mechanical components to source, negotiate, and manage suppliers across critical parts and assemblies. The role requires developing commodity strategies and aligning sourcing with business objectives to ensure quality, cost effectiveness, and reliability.

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and planning to drive manufacturability, supplier performance, and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years procurement experience with at least 3 years in commodity buying (electrical/mechanical).
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems; Deltek Costpoint experience preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical manufacturing standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for electrical components including cables, connectors, switchgear, wiring harnesses and control systems.
• Develop and execute commodity strategies for mechanical components including machined parts, fabricated assemblies, metal enclosures, fasteners and structural components.
• Identify, qualify and manage a competitive supplier base ensuring adherence to quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Conduct supplier negotiations for pricing, terms and long-term agreements.
• Lead supplier performance management through KPIs, scorecards and QBRs.
• Monitor and analyze commodity markets to identify cost drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering to source new components for product introductions and design changes ensuring manufacturability and cost effectiveness.
• Evaluate supplier capacity, technology and financial stability to support scalability and mitigate supply chain risk.
• Ensure purchase orders are placed on time to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Resolve supply issues, expedite orders when required and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Support production and quality teams with supplier issue resolution (NCRs, RCCA).
• Partner with engineering to ensure electrical and mechanical components meet technical and compliance requirements.
• Work with quality to maintain supplier certifications and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Coordinate with planning and operations to align sourcing decisions with SIOP and inventory strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract management

ERP systems

Data analysis

Travel domestically

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Location Houston Department DEPTEC The Opportunity The Commodity Buyer Electrical & Mechanical Components is responsible for sourcing negotiating and managing suppliers for critical parts and assemblies that support Integras operations This role requires expertise in commodity strategies for both electrical systems eg cables connectors switchgear and mechanical components eg sheet metal fabricated parts fasteners enclosures along with strong supplier relationship management and market intelligence skills The Commodity Buyer will work cross functionally with engineering operations quality and supply chain teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives ensuring a high quality cost effective and reliable supply base

What you will do

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for electrical components including cables connectors circuit breakers switchgear wiring harnesses and control systems
• Develop and execute commodity strategies for mechanical components including machined parts fabricated assemblies metal enclosures fasteners and structural components
• Identify qualify and manage a competitive supplier base ensuring adherence to quality cost and delivery requirements
• Conduct supplier negotiations for pricing terms and long term agreements
• Lead supplier performance management through KPIs scorecards and quarterly business reviews QBRs
• Monitor and analyze commodity markets to identify cost drivers risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with engineering to source new components for product introductions and design changes ensuring manufacturability and cost effectiveness
• Evaluate supplier capacity technology and financial stability to support scalability and mitigate supply chain risk
• Ensure purchase orders are placed on time to support production schedules and customer requirements
• Resolve supply issues expedite orders when required and ensure timely delivery of materials
• Support production and quality teams with supplier issue resolution eg NCRs RCCA
• Partner with engineering to ensure electrical and mechanical components meet technical and compliance requirements
• Work with quality to maintain supplier certifications and ensure compliance with industry standards
• Coordinate with planning and operations to align sourcing decisions with SIOP and inventory strategies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management Business Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience with at least 3 years in commodity buying electrical andor mechanical components
• Strong negotiation contract management and supplier relationship skills
• Familiarity with ERP systems Deltek Costpoint experience preferred
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical manufacturing standards specifications and compliance requirements
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a data driven approach
• Ability to travel domestically as needed
• 1020Strategic thinker with ability to execute tactically

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Deltek Costpoint

How we support you

• Performance driven rewards Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions
• Comprehensive healthcare Medical dental and vision coverage that supports you and your familys total well being
• Security and peace of mind Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most
• Flexible benefits options A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs
• Time to recharge Generous paid time off to relax travel and maintain a healthy work life balance
• Investing in your growth Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career
• Planning for the future Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long term financial confidence

Come build with us At Integra were driven by a vision to transform the data center industry We specialize in delivering optimized turnkey solutions that bring together speed quality and reliability helping our clients build and operate the mission critical infrastructure that powers todays digital world Integra is a vertically integrated company owning and managing every phase of the process from site selection and design to manufacturing procurement commissioning and warranty This approach allows us to move faster solve challenges more efficiently and deliver exceptional outcomes for our partners What truly sets Integra apart is our people We are a team of problem solvers engineers builders and operators who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering results Our culture values collaboration accountability and continuous improvement because in a rapidly evolving digital landscape excellence and adaptability matter Joining Integra means being part of a company that is shaping the future of data center infrastructure If youre passionate about innovation impact and building systems the world depends on youll find the opportunity to grow and make a difference here

Equal Opportunity Statement Integra provides equal employment opportunities for all people No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race creed origin marital status sexual orientation age otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre employment testing a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact talentacquisitionintegracom