Strategic Senior Buyer - Manufacturing & Sourcing

Core Laboratories Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Laboratories Inc. in Godley, Texas is seeking a Sr Buyer to drive procurement strategy for production materials and services. You will source, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery.

The role requires strong experience with ERP systems, lean principles, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and quality teams to meet material specs and production schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with lean/JIT inventory systems.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office.
• Professional certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with production schedules.
• Prepare RFQs, proposals, and evaluate suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers.
• Coordinate monthly demand forecasts with vendors.
• Audit suppliers and monitor performance for quality and timeliness.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and QA to meet specs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

Core Laboratories Inc. in Godley, Texas is seeking a Sr Buyer to drive procurement strategy for production materials and services. You will source, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery.

The role requires strong experience with ERP systems, lean principles, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and quality teams to meet material specs and production schedules.