Procurement Buyer

FBD Partnership, LP; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Job summary

FBD Partnership, LP in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Procurement Buyer responsible for planning and procuring production materials, maintaining inventory, and coordinating with internal departments for timely orders.

You will manage supplier relationships, evaluate quotes, and drive cost improvements while using the IFS ERP system and MS Office. This role requires attention to detail and strong communication.

Equal opportunity employer. Background check and drug screening may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 0–1 year of procurement or buying experience.
• Must be detail-oriented and focused to complete tasks.
• ERP/purchasing software experience is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills due to daily internal and supplier contacts.
• Must pass background check, drug test, and reference check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and procure production materials to support quality, optimum cost, and delivery.
• Evaluate order messages and prepare purchase orders to meet demand.
• Coordinate with management for accurate and timely delivery and report backorders.
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers for timely delivery and deferrals.
• Analyze supplier quotes, compare suppliers, monitor pricing, and pursue cost improvements.
• Develop and maintain storeroom processes for critical spare parts.
• Resolve receiving, invoicing, and PO pricing discrepancies with suppliers.
• Place purchase orders for internal departments based on approved requisitions.
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager by maintaining inventory levels.
• Maintain data in the ERP system IFS.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, and lead time with suppliers.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

IFS ERP system

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Summary:

The Procurement Buyer will be responsible for planning and procurement of production materials, maintaining inventory and replenishment levels, managing supplier relationships, and coordinating with all internal departments for order placement and follow-up.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementing activities related to procurement and acquisition of production materials to support company goals for quality, optimum cost, and delivery.
• Evaluate order messages from the Purchasing System and prepare purchase orders (POs) to meet production/forecast demand.
• Work closely with management to ensure accurate and timely delivery of orders, including reporting any back ordered or missing products.
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, expedited orders, deferrals, and cancellations.
• Analyze supplier quotes, recommend alternative suppliers when appropriate, monitor pricing, and initiate cost improvement programs.
• Develop and maintain processes within and across departments to provide a reliable storeroom of critical spare parts.
• Work with Receiving, Accounting, and suppliers to resolve receiving, invoicing, and PO pricing discrepancies.
• Place purchase orders (POs) for internal departments based on approved purchase requisitions.
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager by maintaining inventory levels and ensuring that necessary materials are always available.
• Maintain material, supplier, and planning system data in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System, IFS.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, and lead time with suppliers.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Must have a minimum of 0-1 year of procurement or buying experience.
• Must be detail-oriented and focused to complete assigned daily tasks and projects.
• Prior experience navigating through ERP/purchasing software is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Work, and Outlook).
• Must have excellent communication skills because of daily contact with internal employees and suppliers.
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug test, and a reference check .

Physical Demands:

• Required to type, have eye/hand/foot coordination, sit, occasionally stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, kneel, reach, and grasp.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• This position works in a typical office, manufacturing, and lab environment.
• Clarity of vision including the ability to appropriately differentiate colors.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds.

FBD is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.