Procurement Buyer

Location: Southeast San Antonio
Salary: $60,000–$65,000
Type: Temp-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Purchasing & Materials Manager

Responsible for material planning, supplier management, and purchasing of raw materials and components supporting lock assembly, steel fabrication, electronic assembly, custom fabrication, and safe assembly operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and develop new suppliers while maintaining strong relationships with existing vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, supply contracts, and blanket purchase orders.
• Develop Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs to reduce inventory and material handling costs.
• Develop material requirements plans based on production schedules to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
• Meet cost-savings goals through negotiated pricing, direct-to-stock programs, waste reduction, and lead-time improvements.
• Monitor supplier quality and on-time delivery, targeting 99%+ performance.
• Review and complete Corrective Action Requests (CARs).
• Review and execute Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Maintain accurate system costs and resolve vendor payment issues.
• Perform part and product cost analysis.
• Support annual physical inventory planning and execution.
• Identify and implement continuous process improvements.
• Participate in department cross-training and process documentation.
• Travel occasionally for supplier meetings and off-site activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of purchasing/materials management experience in manufacturing, OR
• 5+ years of purchasing/materials management experience in manufacturing.
• Manufacturing purchasing and supplier management experience.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Experience with investment castings and hard-tooled products.
• Experience with part/product cost analysis and supplier negotiations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with employees at all levels.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass physical and drug screening.
• Acceptable background and credit history.
• Occasional travel required.

Work Environment: Approximately 90% office-based with occasional off-site work and supplier visits.