Purchasing Specialist: Master Invoices & PO Alignment

Applied-Optoelectronics-Inc; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) in Sugar Land, TX, is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to oversee P2P processes, verify invoices, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.

You’ll ensure accuracy, issue resolution, and timely payments within a dynamic manufacturing setting. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–3 years in purchasing or accounts payable, with strong Excel and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 1-3 years in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, accounts payable, or related function; internships may count.
• Knowledge of purchase orders, invoices, receiving records, payment terms, and supplier transactions.

Responsibilities

• Review supplier invoices against purchase orders, receiving records, quotes, and supporting documentation.
• Resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies by coordinating corrections across Procurement, Accounts Payable, suppliers, Receiving, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain corrected invoices, credit memos, statements, and other required information.
• Monitor open invoices and payment status to reduce delays.
• Prepare payment projections and related procurement reporting.
• Maintain data in SAP/Excel and applicable systems.
• Escalate issues to Procurement Leadership as needed.
• Support audits, supplier onboarding, and other procurement projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Discrepancy resolution

Time management

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or related field

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

Job description

Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) in Sugar Land, TX, is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to oversee P2P processes, verify invoices, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.

You’ll ensure accuracy, issue resolution, and timely payments within a dynamic manufacturing setting. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–3 years in purchasing or accounts payable, with strong Excel and ERP experience.