Buyer/Purchasing

Description We are looking for a Buyer/Purchasing specialist to support procurement activities for a contract position based in Texas. This role focuses on sourcing materials and services, coordinating with suppliers, and maintaining accurate purchasing records to help keep operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate brings strong pricing, order management, and vendor relationship experience, along with the ability to work effectively across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full purchasing cycle, from preparing requisitions to issuing and tracking purchase orders for materials and services.

• Build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers, serving as a key point of contact for order status, contract terms, and issue resolution.

• Compare quotes and negotiate competitive pricing to support cost-effective purchasing decisions while meeting business needs.

• Review customer pricing and internal purchasing data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with approved terms.

• Use Viewpoint Vista and related systems to generate purchasing documentation, update records, and monitor procurement activity.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to confirm specifications, delivery expectations, and purchasing priorities before order placement.

• Maintain organized documentation for vendor contracts, supplier communications, and procurement transactions to support compliance and reporting. Requirements • Experience in a buyer, purchasing, or procurement role with responsibility for purchase order processing and supplier coordination.

• Working knowledge of Viewpoint Vista or similar purchasing and enterprise resource planning systems.

• Ability to prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Experience negotiating pricing and reviewing cost structures to support favorable purchasing outcomes.

• Familiarity with vendor contracts and supplier relationship management practices.

• Strong communication skills for working with vendors, customers, and internal teams.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records in a deadline-driven environment.

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