Senior Materials Buyer - Manufacturing & Supplier Strategy

Sterling Engineering, Inc.; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering, Inc. in Sherman, TX is seeking a Buyer responsible for purchasing and planning materials to support manufacturing operations.

You will manage supplier relationships, purchase orders, inventory, pricing and delivery, collaborating with engineering and operations to ensure material availability. Requirements include 5+ years of industrial purchasing in heavy manufacturing, a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), ERP/MRP experience, and strong negotiation and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial purchasing experience in heavy manufacturing
• Ability to read blueprints and understand manufacturing processes
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders for direct materials and production needs
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and identify new sourcing opportunities
• Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery, and other purchasing requirements
• Monitor and expedite orders to meet production schedules
• Support inventory planning and MRP settings and resolve material-related issues

Skills

Industrial purchasing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Sterling Engineering, Inc. in Sherman, TX is seeking a Buyer responsible for purchasing and planning materials to support manufacturing operations.

You will manage supplier relationships, purchase orders, inventory, pricing and delivery, collaborating with engineering and operations to ensure material availability. Requirements include 5+ years of industrial purchasing in heavy manufacturing, a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), ERP/MRP experience, and strong negotiation and Excel skills.