Production Materials Buyer

Bray Intl Brand; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bray is seeking a proactive Purchasing professional to secure materials and services for production and customer demand in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to keep materials available and on schedule.

Responsibilities include managing purchase orders, supplier acknowledgments, and delivery commitments, following up on open orders, and coordinating with Sales, Production and Planning.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in purchasing, buying, or materials management.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); ERP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials and services to support production and customer demand.
• Manage purchase orders, supplier acknowledgments, and delivery commitments.
• Proactively follow up on open orders to ensure on-time delivery and material availability.
• Partner with Sales, Production, and Planning teams to support inventory and purchasing needs.
• Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with suppliers to drive improvements.
• Address supplier issues related to cost, quality, or delivery.
• Provide backup support for production planning when needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Bray is seeking a proactive Purchasing professional to secure materials and services for production and customer demand in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to keep materials available and on schedule.

Responsibilities include managing purchase orders, supplier acknowledgments, and delivery commitments, following up on open orders, and coordinating with Sales, Production and Planning.