Regional Buyer

Jobtailor; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in United States, Texas, seeks an experienced procurement professional to drive sourcing strategy across manufacturing operations. You will execute RFQs/RFPs, select suppliers, implement contracts, and manage documentation to ensure material availability.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering and Planning teams, monitor supplier performance, identify risks, and support cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or related fields, or 5 years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years in procurement, supply chain, operations, or related commercial role supporting manufacturing.
• Experience supporting multiple sites or regional operations.
• Experience in category management, contract administration, and supplier performance management.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support site procurement strategies aligned with business and category objectives.
• Execute sourcing events, including RFQs/RFPs, supplier selection, contract implementation, and procurement documentation.
• Drive cost savings, TCO initiatives, and working capital improvements through strategic sourcing.
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and Planning teams to support procurement needs and ensure material availability.
• Manage supplier relationships, onboarding, performance, and compliance with procurement policies.
• Monitor supplier performance, identify supply risks, and escalation of commercial issues as needed.
• Analyze spend data to identify sourcing opportunities and support procurement decision-making.
• Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives focused on strategic sourcing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Procurement Strategy

Supplier Performance

Data Analysis

Cost Reduction

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

• Support site procurement strategies aligned with business and category objectives.


• Execute sourcing events, including RFQs/RFPs, supplier selection, contract implementation, and procurement documentation.


• Drive cost savings, TCO initiatives, and working capital improvements through strategic sourcing.


• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and Planning teams to support procurement needs and ensure material availability.


• Manage supplier relationships, onboarding, performance, and compliance with procurement policies.


• Monitor supplier performance, identify supply risks, and escalation commercial issues as needed.


• Analyze spend data to identify sourcing opportunities and support procurement decision-making.


• Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives focused on strategic sourcing and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration (or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree)


• 3 plus years of experience in procurement, supply chain, operations, or a related commercial role supporting manufacturing or operations


• Experience supporting multiple sites or regional operations


• Experience in working with category management, contract administration, and supplier performance management


• Demonstrated experience working in a manufacturing environment


• Proficiency with personal computers and the MS Office Suite (including Power BI); advanced Excel skills preferred.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement strategies, supplier performance management, and cost-saving initiatives within a manufacturing environment. Proficient in data analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance procurement processes and material availability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Strategy Development


• Supplier Performance Management


• Cost Savings Initiatives


• Data Analysis for Sourcing


• Contract Administration

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Procurement


• Supply Chain Management


• Category Management


• Contract Implementation


• Spend Data Analysis

Soft Skills

• Collaboration


• Problem-Solving


• Communication

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Environment


• Supplier Onboarding


• Compliance


• TCO Initiatives


• Commercial Role

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office Suite


• Power BI


• Advanced Excel