Senior Buyer: Manufacturing Sourcing & Cost Optimization

Core Laboratories; Godley (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Laboratories seeks a Sr Buyer to join our manufacturing team in Texas. This role sources, negotiates, and procures materials, components, and services essential to production operations, and collaborates with engineering, production, and quality teams to meet material specs.

You will develop procurement strategies, perform RFQs, evaluate suppliers, and drive cost improvements while ensuring compliance with policies and industry regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or JIT inventory systems.
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Office.
• Professional certifications (CPM, CPSM, APICS) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with production schedules and company goals.
• Prepare RFQs, price proposals, and information proposals.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and service.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to optimize value.
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to meet material specs.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to quality or delivery.

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Core Laboratories seeks a Sr Buyer to join our manufacturing team in Texas. This role sources, negotiates, and procures materials, components, and services essential to production operations, and collaborates with engineering, production, and quality teams to meet material specs.

You will develop procurement strategies, perform RFQs, evaluate suppliers, and drive cost improvements while ensuring compliance with policies and industry regulations.