Manufacturing Buyer II | Sourcing & Procurement

United Engines; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Holdings in Houston, TX is seeking a Buyer II to oversee purchasing and tracking of parts for current jobs. The role supports two manufacturing facilities, including a remote site in OKC, and may convert to full-time based on performance.

You will source materials, negotiate value, monitor part status, and provide weekly reports to the purchasing manager. Strong analytical, communication, and reading of engineering drawings are essential.

Qualifications

• GED and three years related purchasing/supply chain experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain strongly preferred, or technical/manufacturing background.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate materials to secure best value, balancing quality, cost, lead time, and supplier performance.
• Remain informed of the parts status for each job on the Manufacturing Schedule.
• Provide technical support to other buyers.
• Supply weekly parts status reports ahead of weekly production meetings.
• Communicate with logistics to move units between facilities.
• Follow up on open POs daily and ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure ordered parts arrive at least one week before build start date.
• Read and interpret basic engineering drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate across Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Production, and Project Management.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional communication

Reader of engineering drawings

Education

GED with relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP BOE

ASCP knowledge

Oracle ERP

Power BI

Job description

United Holdings in Houston, TX is seeking a Buyer II to oversee purchasing and tracking of parts for current jobs. The role supports two manufacturing facilities, including a remote site in OKC, and may convert to full-time based on performance.

You will source materials, negotiate value, monitor part status, and provide weekly reports to the purchasing manager. Strong analytical, communication, and reading of engineering drawings are essential.