Procurement Associate: Inventory & Production Support

Nuclein,-LL; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuclein,-LL in Austin, TX is seeking a Buyer I to manage floor stock purchasing and related inventory activities to support manufacturing operations. The role involves reviewing MRP messages, issuing POs, maintaining PAR levels, coordinating with vendors, and assisting with cycle counts, warehouse picking/packing, and ERP-driven production scheduling to ensure timely materials availability.

Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and proficiency with Excel are required to analyze

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or Purchasing Certification; alternatives considered with experience.
• Strong prioritization, time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent in English; Excel proficiency required.
• Willingness to learn and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP messages and issue POs for inventory to support the demand plan.
• Place orders to maintain PAR levels of all floor stock items.
• Issue POs for non-inventory items and services and track approvals.
• Manage and order supplies (Shipping and manufacturing).
• Coordinate with vendors on shipping status and special orders.
• Request RMAs and process returns in the ERP system.
• Track inbound shipments from transit to delivery.
• Support warehouse cycle counting and picking to support production schedules.
• Process and pick work orders in ERP to support production schedules.
• Assist warehouse team with packing and shipment of finished goods.
• Work with partners such as FedEx, UPS, and inventory suppliers.
• Label and organize inventory areas with descriptions.
• Perform inventory analysis and reporting in Excel.
• Support material planning activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Prioritization

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Learning agility

Professional communication

English fluent

Excel proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Purchasing Certification

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Nuclein,-LL in Austin, TX is seeking a Buyer I to manage floor stock purchasing and related inventory activities to support manufacturing operations. The role involves reviewing MRP messages, issuing POs, maintaining PAR levels, coordinating with vendors, and assisting with cycle counts, warehouse picking/packing, and ERP-driven production scheduling to ensure timely materials availability.

Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and proficiency with Excel are required to analyze