Industrial Buyer & Materials Procurement Specialist

International Minerals Carlsbad, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

International Minerals Carlsbad LLC is seeking an organized Buyer to support daily purchasing and procurement activities in an industrial environment. You will create and maintain purchase orders, validate information, and communicate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience in purchasing/procurement and should be proficient in Excel and Word, with strong data-entry and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of relevant purchasing/procurement experience.
• Experience creating, processing, and maintaining purchase orders.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Strong data-entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage pricing, quantities, dates, and delivery data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Create, process, update, and track purchase orders from initial request through completion.
• Enter and maintain supplier, pricing, quantity, and delivery information.
• Review requisitions and orders for completeness and proper authorization.
• Request supplier quotes and assist with price, availability, and lead times.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, confirmations, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor open orders and follow up on delays; maintain supplier relationships.
• Resolve discrepancies in orders, invoices, pricing, or deliveries.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Operations, Accounting, Inventory, and other departments.
• Maintain purchasing records, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Use Excel to organize, track, and report data; prepare Word documents as needed.
• Identify missing information and follow through to resolution.
• Prioritize multiple requests amid changing priorities.

Skills

Procurement

Purchase orders

Supplier management

Excel

Data entry

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

IBM Maximo

ERP systems

Job description

International Minerals Carlsbad LLC is seeking an organized Buyer to support daily purchasing and procurement activities in an industrial environment. You will create and maintain purchase orders, validate information, and communicate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience in purchasing/procurement and should be proficient in Excel and Word, with strong data-entry and communication skills.