Strategic Buyer (SAP) for Manufacturing

Gd Energy Products, Llc; Benbrook (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

401K matching

Paid holidays

Sick days

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Short/long term disability

Maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

GD Energy Products is seeking a Buyer to research and purchase engineered products for our Fort Worth, Texas manufacturing facility. The role involves overseeing inventory, supplier negotiations, and SAP-based order processing.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing procurement experience, SAP knowledge, and strong communication and organizational skills, with a focus on timely, cost-effective sourcing.

Qualifications

• Experience in scheduling, inventory control, or production, and/or procurement for a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, required; SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to compile information and make decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and maintains current inventory.
• Researches, analyzes, and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with attention to target market and demographics.
• Responsible for all purchasing functions related to procurement of goods and materials, including source selection, order placement and follow-up.
• Manages order changes with suppliers to avoid costs and delivery delays.
• Negotiates pricing and delivery terms with vendors not under master agreement or corporate contract.
• Analyzes weekly reports on past due purchase orders; follows up on back orders and communicates delays.
• Uses SAP ERP system in compliance with supply chain processes. Ensures purchase orders are confirmed within defined time parameters.
• Serves as liaison to vendors and suppliers; communicates information to ensure appropriate personnel are notified of delays and errors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Procurement in manufacturing

SAP experience

Verbal and written communication

Decision making

Work under pressure

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Economics

Tools

SAP

Job description

GD Energy Products is seeking a Buyer to research and purchase engineered products for our Fort Worth, Texas manufacturing facility. The role involves overseeing inventory, supplier negotiations, and SAP-based order processing.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing procurement experience, SAP knowledge, and strong communication and organizational skills, with a focus on timely, cost-effective sourcing.