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Buyer I

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Buyer I

Houston, TX
Up to $35/hour
Full-Time | 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Standard Business Hours

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer I / Procurement Specialist to join a fast-paced manufacturing and engineering team supporting modular solutions projects. This role is ideal for purchasing professionals with ERP/MRP experience who thrive in engineered-to-order manufacturing environments.

Projects may include data centers, chilled water and packaged air systems, power plants, and other large-scale industrial modular solutions. You’ll play a key role in sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, supporting project schedules, and ensuring uninterrupted material flow for production operations.

This is a 6-month contract position with strong potential to convert to a permanent full-time role based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain communication with suppliers from purchase order placement through material receipt to ensure quality and delivery schedules are met
  • Monitor supplier performance and develop recovery plans for quality or schedule issues
  • Communicate supplier risks, delays, and order changes to internal teams
  • Solicit, review, and evaluate supplier quotations
  • Support supplier prequalification and onboarding activities
  • Reconcile Bills of Materials (BOMs) with planned orders and issued Purchase Orders (POs)
  • Coordinate with Configuration Management and Purchasing teams to resolve discrepancies
  • Maintain supplier PO promise dates and receipt information within the ERP system
  • Assist in resolving receiving discrepancies by comparing purchase orders to delivery documentation
  • Track and report supplier performance metrics and assigned objectives
  • Maintain strong supplier and vendor relationships
  • Expedite orders and coordinate changes to quantities, materials, and specifications as needed
  • Ensure uninterrupted flow of materials, supplies, and services required for operations
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing department
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • 2–5 years of purchasing or expediting experience in a custom engineered manufacturing environment
  • Experience working within ERP/MRP-driven make-to-order manufacturing operations
  • Familiarity purchasing electrical commodities and equipment
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, purchasing methods, and expediting procedures
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including basic Excel skills
  • Foundational knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and purchasing practices

Qualifications

  • Infor/LN purchasing module experience
  • APICS CPIM certification
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • High school diploma accepted with relevant industry experience
  • Work Environment & Physical Requirements
  • Primarily office/desk-based environment (80–95% computer work)
  • Occasional lifting up to 10 lbs
  • Frequent sitting, repetitive hand motions, and computer usage
  • Ability to read and analyze data, reports, and technical documentation
  • Indoor office environment with regular interaction across departments and suppliers

Compensation & Schedule

  • Up to $35/hour based on experience
  • 6-month contract with potential for permanent hire
  • Full-time position
  • Monday–Friday schedule
  • Opportunity to support large-scale engineered manufacturing projects

Company DescriptionAt KODIAK, we are dedicated to helping craft professionals build successful and rewarding careers in the construction industry. Whether you’re an experienced electrician, welder, millwright, or you’ve honed your skills in another trade, we can provide access to steady local and travel-dedicated employment, competitive pay, and opportunities to work on large-scale, high-profile construction projects across the U.S.Company DescriptionAt KODIAK, we are dedicated to helping craft professionals build successful and rewarding careers in the construction industry. Whether you’re an experienced electrician, welder, millwright, or you’ve honed your skills in another trade, we can provide access to steady local and travel-dedicated employment, competitive pay, and opportunities to work on large-scale, high-profile construction projects across the U.S.