Supply Chain / Procurement / Buyer / Purchaser

Procurement Buyer

As a Procurement Buyer for the Texas Region, you will provide support and guidance on procurement programs, category strategies, and value creation initiatives. Your role will involve driving savings, managing local category plans, and influencing business decisions to improve cost, margin, and operational efficiency at an organizational level.

Lead negotiations, contract reviews, supplier performance management, and long-term relationship building.

Partner with business leaders, category managers, compliance, safety, and divisional procurement teams to foster collaboration and program alignment.

Create, maintain, and communicate new supplier catalogs to support operational buying and increase preferred program utilization.

Serve as the primary point of contact for purchasing needs within your line of business.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required and a minimum of 5 years of business, purchasing, operations, or related experience.
• Experience working with databases/data warehouse applications, ERP systems, and/or Microsoft Office applications required.
• Experience with procurement tools, processes, and systems would be beneficial.
• Proven experience in procurement leadership roles.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Knowledge of local supply chains and procurement best practices.
• Creative thinker with a focus on value creation and operational efficiency.
• Excellent analytical, technical, interpersonal and project management skills.
• Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person.
• Able to utilize a computer for word processing, e-mail communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
• Normal office work environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Report to the office dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.