Manufacturing Buyer – P2P, MRO & Capital

Openwork; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Openwork is seeking a Manufacturing Buyer in Houston, TX to manage the full procurement lifecycle for plant operations, from sourcing suppliers through Procure-to-Pay. You will negotiate with suppliers, administer RFx processes, and ensure materials and services are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

This temp-to-hire role requires at least five years of purchasing experience in industrial environments, experience with MRO, capital equipment, and service contracts, plus strong

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience managing full P2P and S2P processes.
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements and terms.
• Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process for assigned purchasing categories.
• Source and negotiate for plant materials and services, including MRO, capital equipment, contract labor, and industrial supplies.
• Prepare and administer RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Create and maintain purchase orders, blanket orders, service orders, and supplier agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, and service issues.
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and other departments to support plant purchasing needs.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, safety standards, ISO requirements, and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.

Skills

Negotiation

P2P process

Supply chain

Attention to detail

MS Office

Job description

Openwork is seeking a Manufacturing Buyer in Houston, TX to manage the full procurement lifecycle for plant operations, from sourcing suppliers through Procure-to-Pay. You will negotiate with suppliers, administer RFx processes, and ensure materials and services are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

This temp-to-hire role requires at least five years of purchasing experience in industrial environments, experience with MRO, capital equipment, and service contracts, plus strong