Procurement Specialist

Automation Technology Inc.; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation Technology Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and optimize costs. The role requires collaboration with production, engineering, and finance teams to align purchasing with project budgets and timelines.

Based in Cypress, TX, this on-site position emphasizes data analysis, ERP proficiency, and a methodical approach to purchasing across the manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience creating, tracking, and reconciling purchase orders.
• Supplier evaluation and vendor relationship management experience.
• Contract negotiation including pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Analytical skills to interpret purchasing data and support cost optimization.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with ERP or procurement software.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• 1–2 years of purchasing experience.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders from creation through fulfillment.
• Evaluate and select suppliers; negotiate contracts and pricing.
• Monitor delivery performance and maintain procurement records in ERP.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and finance teams.
• Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement in procurement processes and supplier relationships.
• Work split between shop floor and production office.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier evaluation

Vendor relations

Contract negotiation

Data analysis

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

ERP/procurement software

Cross-functional collaboration

Purchasing experience (1–2 years)

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Company Description

Automation Technology Inc. (ATI) is a leading global designer and manufacturer of valve automation products and solutions. As a fully integrated manufacturing company, ATI manages the entire production process from raw steel to complete valve actuator packages, ensuring consistent quality and reliability. This high level of control over materials and workmanship supports ATI’s strong reputation for durable, high-performance products. ATI offers a professional environment focused on innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Role Description

The Procurement Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Cypress, TX. This position is responsible for managing purchase orders from creation through fulfillment, ensuring materials and components are sourced accurately and on time to support manufacturing operations. Day-to-day tasks include evaluating and selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts and pricing, monitoring delivery performance, and maintaining accurate procurement records in the company’s systems. The Procurement Specialist will collaborate closely with production, engineering, and finance teams to align purchasing activities with project requirements and budget targets. The role also involves analyzing purchasing data, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and supporting continuous improvement in procurement processes and supplier relationships. This role will work closely with an industrial manufacturing environment. The candidate will spend time split between the shop floor and production office.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong procurement and purchase order management skills, including experience creating, tracking, and reconciling purchase orders.
• Candidates should possess skills in supplier evaluation and vendor relationship management to assess quality, reliability, and performance.
• Candidates should possess contract negotiation skills, including the ability to negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Candidates should possess analytical skills to interpret purchasing data, compare supplier quotes, and support cost optimization decisions.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, preferably related to mechanical or automation products, is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational abilities, and proficiency with ERP or procurement software are preferred.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and maintain professional supplier interactions, are important.
• Ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of purchasing experience.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, is advantageous.