Sr Buyer

Core Laboratories Inc.; Godley (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Laboratories Inc. is seeking a Sr Buyer to join our manufacturing team in Texas. You will source, negotiate, and procure materials, components, and services essential to production operations, ensuring value and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing procurement, strong negotiation skills, and experience with ERP systems. You will collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to optimize costs and supply resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and high competency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with production schedules and company goals.
• Prepare requests for quote, price and information proposals.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and service.
• Perform onsite supplier audits.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to ensure optimal value.
• Gather and communicate monthly demand forecasts to vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, or compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure material specifications are met.
• Analyze market trends and assess risks to maintain supply chain continuity.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory levels.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Sr Buyer to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services essential to our production operations. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of procurement practices and procedures, supply chain management, vendor relations, and cost optimization in a manufacturing environment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with production schedules and company goals.
• Prepare requests for quote, price and information proposals.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and service.
• Perform onsite supplier audits.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to ensure optimal value.
• Gather and communicate monthly demand forecasts to vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, or compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure material specifications are met.
• Analyze market trends and assess risks to maintain supply chain continuity.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and inventory levels.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and high competency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPM, CPSM, APICS) are a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Proven ability to lead and manage teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Familiarity with international sourcing and logistics.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.

Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Core Laboratories is the Reservoir Optimization Company™ Core Laboratories Inc. is a leading provider of proprietary and patented reservoir description and production enhancement services and products used to optimize petroleum reservoir performance.

The Company has over 70 offices in more than 50 countries and is located in every major oil-producing province in the world. We are well-positioned to serve the growing needs of the energy transition while continuing to fulfill the demand for reliable and affordable energy sources like crude oil and natural gas.

Our services, products, expertise, and innovations will continue to be essential as our clients meet the growing demand for energy globally. At Core Lab, our values matter: Safety, Honesty and Integrity, Customer Focus, Building Trust, and Employee Development. We regard our employees as our greatest asset. We believe that identifying, attracting, developing, and retaining talent are significant actions because our people are so important.