Buyer & Procurement Specialist
Sol-Ark
Full-time
On-site
Allen, Texas, United States
MUST HAVE purchasing/procurement experience (as well as international purchasing experience).
Location: This position will be
located in our headquarters in Allen, TX (Dallas-Fort Worth
area).
The
Opportunity
We
are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buyer & Procurement Specialist to join our team. This individual will develop and execute strategies for sourcing goods and services, ensuring quality and cost effectiveness. The ideal
candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in
purchasing, and excellent communication abilities to
facilitate both internal and supplier
relations.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Source, evaluate,
and negotiate with suppliers to secure cost-effective and
quality materials or products.
- Identify, vet, and establish strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring their performance to ensure quality and compliance.
- Monitor
inventory levels and place purchase orders
to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Establish and
maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure timely
deliveries and quality control.
- Track and
manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate documentation
and compliance with company
policies.
- Work closely
with internal teams (e.g., logistics, production, and
sales) to align procurement with
demand.
- Identify
opportunities for cost savings and efficiency
improvements in the purchasing
process.
- Handle
supplier disputes, backorders, and
delays, ensuring minimal impact on
operations.
- Prepare detailed reports and analysis of key procurement metrics, cost savings and supplier performance.
Required Skills
and Qualifications:
- 3-5 years’ procurement or buying experience in manufacturing / distribution environment.
- Strong business acumen, excellent negotiation skills, vendor management, understanding of market trends and contractual processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in order processing.
- Knowledgeable and proficient with ERP/MRP systems, CRM software, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Direct Experience with Oracle NetSuite is highly desired.
- International purchasing experience, logistics, harmonic tariff classification, customs and broker management.
- Ability to analyze data and forecast purchasing needs.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
- Thorough understanding of production planning and inventory management is preferred.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and performance-based
bonus program, top-tier benefits package including medical,
dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time
off.