Procurement Buyer

FBD Partnership, L.P.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FBD Partnership LP is seeking a Procurement Buyer in San Antonio, TX to plan and procure production materials, manage inventory, and coordinate with internal teams. The role emphasizes maintaining supplier relationships and optimizing lead times and costs.

The ideal candidate has at least 0–1 year of procurement experience, is detail-oriented, and proficient with MS Office. ERP experience with IFS is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 0-1 year of procurement or buying experience.
• Detail-oriented with ability to complete daily tasks and projects.
• Prior ERP/purchasing software experience is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Plan and procure production materials to support quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Evaluate orders and prepare POs to meet demand.
• Coordinate with management for timely delivery and backorder reporting.
• Maintain supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and cost control.
• Analyze quotes, monitor pricing, and support cost improvement programs.
• Maintain storeroom processes for critical spare parts across departments.
• Resolve receiving, invoicing, and PO pricing discrepancies with suppliers.
• Place POs for internal departments based on requisitions.
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager with inventory levels and material availability.
• Maintain data in ERP system IFS and negotiate with suppliers.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Procurement knowledge

Education

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

Tools

IFS ERP

MS Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: FBD Partnership LP SA - San Antonio, TX 78218, 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.