Procurement Buyer

Fbd-Partnership,-L; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fbd-Partnership,-L in San Antonio, TX seeks a Procurement Buyer to plan and procure production materials, manage inventory levels, and coordinate with internal teams for timely order placement.

The role emphasizes supplier relationship management, price and lead-time negotiations, and ensuring accurate ERP/IFS data, while supporting cross-departmental processes and on-time deliveries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 0–1 year of procurement or buying experience.
• Experience with ERP/purchasing software is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills needed for daily internal/supplier contacts.

Responsibilities

• Procure production materials to support quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Prepare POs to meet production/forecast demand.
• Coordinate with management for on-time deliveries and report backorders.
• Maintain supplier relationships, negotiate price and lead time.
• Maintain ERP data in IFS and assist inventory levels across departments.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

MS Office proficiency

ERP experience

Procurement

Education

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

Tools

IFS ERP

ERP Purchasing Software

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.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.