We are looking for a Buyer to join our team in Galveston, Texas. This is a Contract-to-Permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to procurement operations while building strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders. The role involves managing purchasing activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and maintaining compliance with company standards and safety initiatives. Responsibilities: • Monitor and follow up on past-due purchase orders to ensure timely delivery. • Expedite procurement processes as necessary to meet urgent business needs. • Handle purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders for assigned equipment and projects, including sourcing and negotiating with vendors. • Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to address issues related to pricing, delivery, and quality. • Analyze purchase requisitions for accuracy, clarity, and completeness, ensuring proper documentation is attached. • Respond to equipment breakdowns and shutdowns by innovatively sourcing parts or service personnel to minimize downtime. • Assign correct ledger codes to purchase orders for accurate accounting. • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in invoicing to streamline payment processes. • Contribute to safety and environmental initiatives to ensure compliance with regulations and enhance company programs. • Perform additional duties as assigned to support procurement operations.

• Proven experience in purchasing or procurement roles. • Strong knowledge of sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management. • Familiarity with purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and ledger coding. • Ability to manage urgent situations, such as equipment breakdowns, efficiently and effectively. • Excellent analytical skills to review and ensure accuracy in procurement documentation. • Proficiency in resolving invoicing discrepancies and ensuring payment accuracy. • Commitment to adhering to safety and environmental regulations. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with vendors and internal teams.

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Galveston, TX
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
20.00 - 28.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Buyer to join our team in Galveston, Texas. This is a Contract-to-Permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to procurement operations while building strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders. The role involves managing purchasing activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and maintaining compliance with company standards and safety initiatives. Responsibilities: • Monitor and follow up on past-due purchase orders to ensure timely delivery. • Expedite procurement processes as necessary to meet urgent business needs. • Handle purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders for assigned equipment and projects, including sourcing and negotiating with vendors. • Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to address issues related to pricing, delivery, and quality. • Analyze purchase requisitions for accuracy, clarity, and completeness, ensuring proper documentation is attached. • Respond to equipment breakdowns and shutdowns by innovatively sourcing parts or service personnel to minimize downtime. • Assign correct ledger codes to purchase orders for accurate accounting. • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in invoicing to streamline payment processes. • Contribute to safety and environmental initiatives to ensure compliance with regulations and enhance company programs. • Perform additional duties as assigned to support procurement operations.
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