Strategic Material Buyer - Procurement, Planning & Logistics

Arcosa, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, seeks a non-plate Buyer to support our Clinton, IL, Fort Worth, TX, and Tulsa, OK plants. The Buyer will handle material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution, aligning internal operations with external suppliers.

You will coordinate inbound material movement, analyze demand forecasts, and negotiate terms to optimize cost and delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of procurement experience required.
• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in purchasing steel is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound movement of hardware, fasteners, structural components and delivery services to meet production schedules.
• Compile data on order volume, production schedules and forecasts; apply statistical methods to estimate future material needs.
• Negotiate favorable terms and volume discounts with suppliers; prepare and process purchase orders.
• Plan, schedule and monitor inbound material movement from suppliers, focusing on import/export logistics and documentation.
• Coordinate information and activities with team members and with third parties, vendors, or customers.

Skills

Procurement experience

Manufacturing experience

Negotiation

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organization skills

Import/Export logistics

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, seeks a non-plate Buyer to support our Clinton, IL, Fort Worth, TX, and Tulsa, OK plants. The Buyer will handle material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution, aligning internal operations with external suppliers.

You will coordinate inbound material movement, analyze demand forecasts, and negotiate terms to optimize cost and delivery.