Buyer

Now Hiring Buyer

Location Austin, TX

Pay $25 - $28 per hour (Depending on experience)

Position Type Contract (1+ years)

Responsibilities:

• Protect production and customer commitments during material shortages.
• Act with speed and discipline to recover supply, source material via open market and brokers, and partner closely with Procurement and Engineering to identify viable alternatives when standard supply cannot be met.
• This is a highurgency, executionfocused role requiring decisive action, strong supplier engagement, and relentless followthrough.
• Own endtoend shortage resolution for assigned materials or commodities.
• Actively source material through open market channels, including authorized and independent brokers.
• Assess broker offers for price, risk, lead time, and authenticity in line with company policies.
• Partner with Procurement Engineering and technical teams to identify, validate, and implement alternates, substitutions, or approved deviations.
• Expedite purchase orders, recover pastdue deliveries, and drive supplier commitments.
• Prioritize constrained supply in line with production and business criticality.
• Maintain constant communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders during shortage events.
• Clearly flag supply risks, confirm recovery plans, and escalate when deadlines are at risk.
• Ensure system accuracy for order confirmations, dates, and material status.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Buyer or Supply Chain professional in a shortagedriven environment
• Handson experience with open market sourcing and broker engagement
• Strong ability to work with Procurement Engineering to resolve sourcing constraints through alternatives
• Demonstrated ability to operate with urgency, make rapid decisions, and manage multiple critical issues simultaneously
• Tenacious followup, strong ownership mindset, and comfort working under pressure
• Clear communicator with the confidence to push suppliers and challenge assumptions
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Excel
• Excellent communication skills is a must

Success Measurements:

• Shortages resolved within agreed timelines
• Minimal production or customer impact due to material constraints
• Speed and effectiveness of alternative sourcing and recovery actions
• Quality and clarity of stakeholder communication during constraint periods

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD & D Insurance

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