Materials Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

fullcircle; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

fullcircle is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist in Conroe, TX to support purchasing and supply chain activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will source materials, create and track purchase orders, negotiate pricing, and maintain supplier relationships to ensure materials meet production requirements.

Collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, buyer, or supply chain experience.
• Manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with purchase orders, vendor negotiations, and supplier management.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP or purchasing systems preferred.
• Strong Excel, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase raw materials, components, equipment, and supplies.
• Create, issue, and track purchase orders.
• Obtain and compare vendor quotes based on price, quality, and lead time.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and purchasing terms.
• Monitor open orders and follow up on shortages or delivery delays.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and identify new vendors when needed.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse, and Operations.
• Assist with inventory planning and preventing material shortages.
• Resolve incorrect shipments, pricing discrepancies, and supplier issues.
• Identify cost-saving and procurement improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor Management

Purchase Orders

Negotiation

Material Planning

Inventory

ERP/MRP

Manufacturing

Cost Control

Job description

fullcircle is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist in Conroe, TX to support purchasing and supply chain activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will source materials, create and track purchase orders, negotiate pricing, and maintain supplier relationships to ensure materials meet production requirements.

Collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations is essential.