Supply Chain Buyer — Direct Materials & NPI

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking a Logistics Buyer to ensure reliable direct materials supply for production.

You will work with SAP and MRP to stabilize margins, collaborate with internal teams and suppliers, and drive cost-effective purchasing from pre-production ramp to steady-state manufacturing. The role involves requisition review, bid assessments, and PO placement, plus last-time buy strategies for end-of-life parts in a fast-paced electronics environment.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years in direct materials buying within manufacturing (preferred).
• Hands-on MRP experience and advanced SAP skills.
• Analytical fluency in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Command of procurement, inventory, and supplier management processes.
• Familiarity with ISO standards.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Own moderately complex buying scopes and make informed decisions.
• Perform requisition review, bid assessment, and PO placement.
• Conduct MRP-driven purchasing using SAP.
• Provide procurement coverage for NPIs and existing products.
• Develop last-time buy strategies for end-of-life parts.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements.
• Support ISO/audit readiness and corrective actions.
• Drive forecast accuracy analysis and reporting.

Skills

MRP experience

SAP skills

Excel/Sheets

Procurement process

Inventory management

Supplier management

Communication skills

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Build what’s next—one smart buy at a timeOur manufacturing lines move fast. Your mission: ensure the right parts arrive at the right time and cost, from first article to full-rate production.Role LogisticsPay Rate: $36/hourLocation: On-site (Not Remote)Schedule: 1st shift — Temp to hireYour ImpactOperate with autonomy on moderately complex buying scopes. Make informed decisions within established procurement practices to stabilize supply, protect margins, and keep customers satisfied.Core Outcomes You’ll DriveReliable supply of direct materials and services for production.Seamless collaboration across internal teams, suppliers, and customers from pre-production ramp through steady-state manufacturing.Sharp execution of requisition review, bid assessment, and PO placement.Disciplined MRP-driven purchasing using advanced SAP functionality.Procurement coverage for NPIs and existing products.Effective last-time buy strategies for end-of-life parts.Improved on-time delivery, controlled inventory levels, and managed purchase price variance.Insightful forecast accuracy analysis and reporting.Accurate maintenance of standard costs for your portfolio.Sourcing and quoting support to enhance continuity and reduce total cost.Swift resolution of shortages, allocations, and transactional discrepancies.Supplier performance oversight with reviews and structured improvement plans.Ownership of KPIs: OTD, PO acknowledgments, and past-due recovery.Audit readiness for ISO/internal audits and responsive closure of findings.Continuous improvement focused on data integrity and planning parameter health.Root cause investigations with corrective actions that stick.What You Bring4–7 years in direct materials buying within manufacturing (preferred).Hands-on MRP experience and advanced SAP skills.Analytical fluency in Excel or Google Sheets.Command of procurement, inventory, and supplier management processes.Ability to prioritize independently and deliver in a fast-moving setting.Clear communicator and collaborator with internal and external stakeholders.Meticulous problem solver with strong attention to detail.Familiarity with supply chain policies, procedures, and ISO standards.PreferredBachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).Experience in electronics manufacturing environments.