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Job SummaryTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a
Buyer Direct located in
Austin, TX.Reporting to the Purchasing Manager Direct, Buyer Direct role being responsible of coordinate activities involved with procuring direct materials, components and equipment.
What a typical day looks like:- Maintaining relations with the suppliers.
- Placing orders for necessary raw materials and purchased parts according to the requirements of the production.
- Receiving and handling the confirmations.
- Checking the purchase orders and modifying them according to the changes in the production plan with the help of the Shortage List and the Open Purchase Order List.
- Tracking shipments, urging them if needed.
- Regular, weekly check of the stocks, avoiding overstock.
- Minimizing the risk of obsolescence with the help of the weekly check of the obsolete report.
- Correspondence with the freight forwarders, warehouses, and in case organizing the transportation.
- Dealing with claims, settling debit and credit issues.
- Filing and recording all necessary documents.
- Checking the inventory of critical materials (personally if needed) according to the Shortage List.
- Getting in touch with the right warehouse personnel and having the discrepancy modified if there is any inventory discrepancies.
- Handling purchasing data privacy.
- Assuring all active components according to production needs, in time, for the accord price in the request.
- Reviews requisitions and MRP output.
- Confers with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
- Orders, reschedules and cancels material based on requisitions and MRP output.
- Maintains procurement records such as items purchased, costs, delivery and inventories.
- Manages supplier to price, delivery and quality expectations and escalates when appropriate.
- Approves invoices for payment.
- Investigation inventory levels.
- Monitors the movement of materials through the production cycle.
- Conducts quarterly supplier reviews.
- Maintains procurement records, reports and metrics.
The experience we're looking to add to our team:- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Typically requires a minimum of 2 to 4 years of procurement, purchasing, materials management, or supply chain experience.
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems for purchasing, planning, and inventory management activities.
- Ability to analyze procurement data, inventory trends, supplier performance metrics, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and relationship management skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience in electronics manufacturing, high-volume manufacturing, or a similar production environment preferred.
- Knowledge of supply chain best practices, inventory optimization, and procurement processes.
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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Application Deadline:
Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
Job Posting Start Date 11-09-2026 Job Posting End Date
Job CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply Chain
Relocation: Not eligible
Is Sponsorship Available?
No
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