Purchasing Specialist

Description We are looking for a Purchasing Specialist to join a service-focused organization in Texas on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role is ideal for a procurement specialist who can confidently manage purchasing operations in a machine shop or manufacturing environment while building strong supplier relationships. The right candidate will bring a practical approach to cost control, material availability, and cross-functional support for production and engineering needs.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the full purchasing cycle, from identifying needs and issuing purchase orders to tracking deliveries and closing out transactions accurately.

• Identify, evaluate, and develop supplier partnerships that improve pricing, service levels, and overall supply reliability.

• Negotiate commercial terms with vendors, including cost, lead times, and payment conditions, to support business objectives.

• Monitor supplier performance and address quality, delivery, or service concerns to maintain dependable material flow.

• Work closely with inventory, engineering, and production teams to align purchasing activity with demand forecasts and operational priorities.

• Review material availability and respond quickly to shortages or delayed shipments to reduce disruption to daily operations.

• Maintain current pricing and purchasing records, including cost updates and related documentation, to support accurate planning and reporting.

• Investigate and resolve purchasing discrepancies, invoice issues, and supplier-related problems in a timely manner.

• Use purchasing and inventory data to identify trends, improve decision-making, and strengthen overall procurement performance. Requirements • At least 3 years of purchasing experience within a machine shop or manufacturing setting.

• Demonstrated ability to manage purchase orders and day-to-day procurement activities with a high level of accuracy.

• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains in a purchasing or related operational role.

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to organize, analyze, and interpret purchasing data.

• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure favorable pricing and vendor terms.

• Solid understanding of supplier management, inventory support, and material planning concepts.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with vendors and internal departments.

• Proven problem-solving ability when handling shortages, delivery delays, and other purchasing challenges.

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