Buyer

. Manage a portfolio of materials and suppliers to meet customer production objectives .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

ERP

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of materials and suppliers to meet customer production objectives
Analyze quotes, costs, and product availability and initiate material purchases
Negotiate material pricing and payment and delivery terms
Manage purchase orders and expedite deliveries as needed
Recommend inventory levels and review material replenishment targets
Create RFQ packages and source special materials
Serve as the on-site procurement, planning, and production contact for the customer
Escalate supply issues and communicate potential interruptions proactively
Identify new or alternate onshore and offshore sources of supply
Collaborate across organizational and customer teams to resolve material supply, quality, and order or invoice discrepancies
Support review and updating of procurement policies, procedures, and work instructions
Comply with customer facility policies, security protocols, and confidentiality requirements
Perform other duties as assigned

What you’ll need

Preferably 3 years of experience in a buyer role
Engineering background (degree, diploma, or equivalent hands-on technical experience) preferred
Working knowledge of field devices, including sensors, actuators, controllers, thermostats, and related building automation hardware
Extensive experience in the building automation industry, including familiarity with BAS/BMS, components, and suppliers
Fundamental understanding of ERP or MRP systems
High proficiency in MS Office
Ability to work independently on-site at a customer facility with remote direct supervision
Strong customer-facing interpersonal skills
Ability to interpret and communicate technical information
Communication, negotiation, problem solving, decision making, and time management skills
Strong multitasking capabilities
Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience in building automation, field devices, and/or electronic component procurement may be an asset
Previous experience with SAP System preferred
Engineering background and extensive experience in the building automation industry required
Hands-on experience with field devices
Willingness and ability to work on-site at the customer's Dallas, Texas facility three days per week
Must execute and comply with a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before beginning the in-plant assignment
Must maintain confidentiality of the customer's proprietary information
Reliable transportation to the customer's Dallas, Texas facility

Comp & perks