Materials Buyer

Looking for a new Materials Buyer role? Adecco is seeking motivated individuals for Materials Buyer positions with our client in Austin, TX. We are looking for candidates who excel in an office setting. Take the next step in your career—apply today!

What’s in it for you?

• Pay range is $27.90 - $37.74 depending on experience

• Weekly pay schedule

• Competitive benefits with options such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

• Performance recognition programs

• Onsite cafeteria with convenient meal options

• Rotating food trucks offering variety and flexibility

• Outdoor recreational amenities including volleyball and basketball courts, plus walking trails for breaks and fresh air

Responsibilities for Materials Buyer jobs include:

• Negotiate pricing and manages non-strategic suppliers to ensure cost-effective sourcing of materials and services

• Issue RFQs, evaluates bids, negotiates pricing/delivery, and manages purchase orders from creation through completion

• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to identify suppliers and maintain inventory levels

• Resolve procurement, receiving, and accounting issues while following established purchasing processes

• Use SAP and Ariba for purchasing, data analysis, inventory tracking, and reporting

• Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, and performance to support sourcing decisions

• Apply supply chain and inventory management knowledge in daily procurement activities

• Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to support operations

• Use negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills to support sourcing decisions

• Work within guidelines to resolve issues and improve processes

• Supports or leads small projects and assists less experienced team members

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 1–3 years (entry) or 3–5 years (intermediate) experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain

• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, procurement strategies, inventory management, logistics, and contract/vendor management

• Proficiency in SAP and Ariba with strong data analysis and reporting skills

• Experience evaluating suppliers based on cost, quality, and reliability

• Strong negotiation, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and follow established procurement processes

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Ability to support or lead small projects and assist less experienced team members

• Willingness to work onsite full-time in Austin, TX with overtime as required

For instant consideration for this Materials Buyer job, click on Apply Now!

Pay Details: $27.90 to $37.74 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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