Strategic Commodity Buyer - Electrical & Mechanical Components

Integra; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Integra in Houston seeks a Commodity Buyer for Electrical & Mechanical Components to source, negotiate, and manage suppliers for critical parts supporting operations. You will develop commodity strategies for electrical cables, switchgear, harnesses, and machined mechanical parts, collaborating with engineering, operations, and quality teams.

This role emphasizes supplier qualification, cost control, and risk management, with responsibility for negotiations, KPIs, and alignment with SIOP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in commodity buying electrical and/or mechanical components.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint experience preferred).
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical manufacturing standards, specifications, and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Ability to travel domestically as needed (10–20%).
• Strategic thinker with ability to execute tactically.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for electrical components.
• Develop and execute commodity strategies for mechanical components.
• Identify, qualify, and manage a competitive supplier base.
• Conduct supplier negotiations for pricing, terms, and long-term agreements.
• Lead supplier performance management through KPIs, scorecards, and quarterly business reviews (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 (e.g., 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

Contract management

Supplier relationships

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Integra in Houston seeks a Commodity Buyer for Electrical & Mechanical Components to source, negotiate, and manage suppliers for critical parts supporting operations. You will develop commodity strategies for electrical cables, switchgear, harnesses, and machined mechanical parts, collaborating with engineering, operations, and quality teams.

This role emphasizes supplier qualification, cost control, and risk management, with responsibility for negotiations, KPIs, and alignment with SIOP.