Strategic Buyer – OEM Components & Supply Chain

Pure Flow Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pureflow is seeking a Buyer in Irving, TX to manage purchasing for components and equipment, enter POs into ERP with accurate ship dates, and partner with internal teams to resolve supply issues. You will optimize procedures, track KPIs, and source new suppliers while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

The role requires 5–8 years of direct purchasing experience in an OEM setting and a Bachelor’s Degree. ERP proficiency and MS Office are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of direct purchasing experience in an OEM environment.
• Proven experience within materials management situations (inventory control, physical inventory and logistics).
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical items and electrical components.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school or US Military in Business Administration, Materials Management, Accounting, or Logistics preferred.
• Competent computer skills with ERP system, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to organize,evaluate,prioritize tasks, risks, resources, milestones and deliverables.
• Self-starter and ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate components, equipment, supplies from vendors/suppliers.
• Accurately enter purchase orders into ERP system with expected shipdate upon issuance of order.
• Improve purchasing procedures and controls; document and implement procedures.
• Expedite supply and prioritize suppliers to meet emergency, short lead time, demands according to service, project and inventory supply needs.
• Work with internal customers to expedite and resolve supply issues.
• Provide delivery dates to project managers, service, and operations.
• Accountable for KPIs: On Time Delivery; PO Backlog; PO Accuracy; Premium Freight.
• Qualify, source, and negotiate with emphasis to identify cost reduction opportunities with suppliers.
• Continuously evaluate performance of current supply base, map and identify new suppliers and establish relationships with key suppliers.
• Daily interaction with engineering and suppliers.
• Manage sourcing activities in project phase and act as main interface towards suppliers and internal projects.
• Be an active member in the network of Project Buyers.
• Measure supplier performance and drive resolution to issues by understanding supplier capacities and capabilities.
• Drive elimination of supplier defects received, and process returned material within 48 hours.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pureflow is seeking a Buyer in Irving, TX to manage purchasing for components and equipment, enter POs into ERP with accurate ship dates, and partner with internal teams to resolve supply issues. You will optimize procedures, track KPIs, and source new suppliers while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

The role requires 5–8 years of direct purchasing experience in an OEM setting and a Bachelor’s Degree. ERP proficiency and MS Office are essential in a fast-paced environment.