Strategic Buyer — Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM); San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IEM is currently seeking a Buyer for our San Antonio, TX location. The Buyer will source, negotiate, and purchase materials, goods, and services to meet operational requirements, collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Program Management.

This role is based in NE San Antonio while our new plant comes online; the permanent location is near Brooks, San Antonio, 78235, and is 100% in-office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or operations management.
• 3–5 years of purchasing or buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Promotable with potential for broader leadership roles within a fast-paced, high-growth organization.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret demand requirements to make strategic procurement decisions.
• Analyze supplier performance and mitigate risks.
• Issue purchase orders, expediting orders, and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to meet purchasing needs.
• Build relationships with vendors to support procurement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the procurement process.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Purchase orders

Vendor management

Lean principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or operations management

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

IEM is currently seeking a Buyer for our San Antonio, TX location. The Buyer will source, negotiate, and purchase materials, goods, and services to meet operational requirements, collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Program Management.

This role is based in NE San Antonio while our new plant comes online; the permanent location is near Brooks, San Antonio, 78235, and is 100% in-office.