Rail Materials Buyer — Drive On-Time Supply

Transco Rail Services; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Transco Rail Services in Texarkana, AR is seeking a Materials Buyer to ensure timely procurement of materials and maintain inventory accuracy across production processes. You will issue purchase orders, track supplier performance, collaborate with materials management and production teams, and support cost reduction initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing, strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills, and a proven

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders through ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to monitor inventory requirements and support demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Create and issue purchase orders to approved suppliers based on system demand.
• Maintain accurate PO information, pricing, and delivery dates in ERP/MRP systems.
• Coordinate material availability with site Materials Management and production teams.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and address shortages or concerns.
• Support inventory optimization and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Procurement experience

ERP/MRP systems

Analytical skills

Supplier management

Excel proficiency

Time management

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

Transco Rail Services in Texarkana, AR is seeking a Materials Buyer to ensure timely procurement of materials and maintain inventory accuracy across production processes. You will issue purchase orders, track supplier performance, collaborate with materials management and production teams, and support cost reduction initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing, strong Excel and ERP/MRP skills, and a proven