Strategic Commodity Buyer: Electrical & Mechanical

Integra Mission Critical; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Integra Mission Critical in Houston is seeking a Commodity Buyer for electrical and mechanical components to source, negotiate, and manage suppliers across critical parts and assemblies. The role requires developing commodity strategies and aligning sourcing with business objectives to ensure quality, cost effectiveness, and reliability.

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and planning to drive manufacturability, supplier performance, and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years procurement experience with at least 3 years in commodity buying (electrical/mechanical).
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems; Deltek Costpoint experience preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical manufacturing standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for electrical components including cables, connectors, switchgear, wiring harnesses and control systems.
• Develop and execute commodity strategies for mechanical components including machined parts, fabricated assemblies, metal enclosures, fasteners and structural components.
• Identify, qualify and manage a competitive supplier base ensuring adherence to quality, cost and delivery requirements.
• Conduct supplier negotiations for pricing, terms and long-term agreements.
• Lead supplier performance management through KPIs, scorecards and QBRs.
• Monitor and analyze commodity markets to identify cost drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering to source new components for product introductions and design changes ensuring manufacturability and cost effectiveness.
• Evaluate supplier capacity, technology and financial stability to support scalability and mitigate supply chain risk.
• Ensure purchase orders are placed on time to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Resolve supply issues, expedite orders when required and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Support production and quality teams with supplier issue resolution (NCRs, RCCA).
• Partner with engineering to ensure electrical and mechanical components meet technical and compliance requirements.
• Work with quality to maintain supplier certifications and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Coordinate with planning and operations to align sourcing decisions with SIOP and inventory strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract management

ERP systems

Data analysis

Travel domestically

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Integra Mission Critical in Houston is seeking a Commodity Buyer for electrical and mechanical components to source, negotiate, and manage suppliers across critical parts and assemblies. The role requires developing commodity strategies and aligning sourcing with business objectives to ensure quality, cost effectiveness, and reliability.

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and planning to drive manufacturability, supplier performance, and risk