Procurement Expeditor for Industrial Automation

CAM Integrated Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Automation & Controls is seeking a Buyer to execute day-to-day procurement for electrical control panels, switchracks, eHouses, and automation solutions. You will issue POs, manage supplier communications, expedite materials, and ensure on-time delivery to support multiple projects.

This role requires organizational excellence, proactive problem solving, and collaboration with engineering and project teams.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business, Engineering Technology, Operations, or related field.
• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier communications, and delivery tracking.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and issue purchase orders based on approved material requisitions, BOMs, and project requirements.
• Procure electrical, automation, instrumentation, mechanical, and structural components from approved suppliers.
• Obtain quotations, evaluate pricing, and support supplier selection decisions.
• Maintain purchasing records, supplier documentation, and procurement files.
• Verify pricing, quantities, lead times, and delivery commitments before placing orders.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and approved procurement procedures.
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers regarding order status, shipment dates, and delivery commitments.
• Expedite critical materials to support project schedules and manufacturing priorities.
• Track open purchase orders and follow up on overdue deliveries.
• Identify potential supply delays early and elevate risks to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Assist in obtaining alternate sourcing solutions when shortages or long lead times occur.
• Support supplier performance monitoring related to delivery, responsiveness, and quality.
• Monitor PO status from issuance through receipt.
• Maintain records of supplier acknowledgments and committed delivery dates.
• Track backorders, shortages, partial shipments, and supplier schedule changes.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, and Warehouse to communicate material status.
• Assist in developing recovery plans for critical material shortages.
• Provide regular updates on procurement activities and material availability.
• Coordinate with receiving personnel to ensure materials are properly received and documented.
• Assist with resolving receiving discrepancies, damaged shipments, and supplier-related issues.
• Support inventory accuracy by ensuring proper PO and receiving documentation.
• Help identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory and improve material utilization.
• Coordinate material returns, supplier credits, and replacement orders when necessary.
• Support multiple concurrent projects by ensuring material procurement aligns with project schedules.
• Review project material requirements and identify long lead-time items.
• Participate in project kickoff and planning meetings as required.
• Work closely with Engineering to resolve specification questions and approved component substitutions.
• Coordinate procurement priorities with manufacturing schedules and production requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Ensure POs, acknowledgements, vendor quotations, and receiving records are properly documented.
• Generate reports related to open POs, supplier commitments, shortages, and material status.
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager with procurement metrics and supplier performance reporting.
• Support audits, traceability requirements, and project documentation needs.

Skills

Excel

MS Office

ERP/MRP systems

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in SCM related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ascend Automation & Controls is seeking a Buyer to execute day-to-day procurement for electrical control panels, switchracks, eHouses, and automation solutions. You will issue POs, manage supplier communications, expedite materials, and ensure on-time delivery to support multiple projects.

This role requires organizational excellence, proactive problem solving, and collaboration with engineering and project teams.