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Purchasing Coordinator - Manufacturing

Fort Worth, Texas
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 72000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a proactive Purchasing Coordinator to support manufacturing operations in Fort Worth, Texas by ensuring materials, components, and supplier commitments stay aligned with production needs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, communicates confidently with vendors, and takes pride in keeping the supply chain organized and responsive. The right candidate will bring strong purchasing fundamentals, sound judgment, and the drive to resolve issues before they affect the production floor. Responsibilities:• Manage the full purchase order cycle, from issuing orders to monitoring acknowledgments, revisions, and on-time delivery performance.• Follow up with suppliers on open orders, shipment schedules, and material availability to help prevent production delays.• Request and compare vendor quotations to support cost-conscious purchasing decisions for raw materials and manufactured components.• Maintain accurate lead time, pricing, and order status information in purchasing records and related systems.• Work closely with production, inventory, and operations teams to align material purchases with changing manufacturing demand.• Investigate supply disruptions, quality concerns, or delivery challenges and coordinate practical solutions with vendors.• Build productive supplier relationships while holding partners accountable for service, timing, and order accuracy.• Use Excel and purchasing tools to track key information, organize procurement activity, and support reporting needs. Buyer/Purchasing Coordinator – Fort Worth Manufacturing CompanyMaterials don't move themselves — and neither do great careers. We're a growing Fort Worth manufacturer looking for a sharp, assertive Buyer who thrives on keeping production humming and suppliers on their toes.You'll own the purchasing pipeline: issuing and managing POs, expediting materials, tracking lead times, sourcing quotes, and untangling supply issues before they slow the line. Experience buying raw materials/components and working directly with suppliers is a big plus. ERP/MRP exposure helps, solid Excel skills are a must.We care less about a flawless track record and more about hustle — someone organized, persistent with vendors (while building real relationships), comfortable on a shop floor, and hungry to grow. Early-career candidates with a strong foundation are encouraged to apply.Ready to keep the wheels turning? Let's talk. Joe.Faradie at roberthalf com for immediate confidential consideration
2026-08-30T00:00:00Z

interim Senior Materials Estimator (contract)

Mckinney, Texas
remote
Temporary / Contract
75 - 75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Materials Estimator to join an aerospace and defense team in McKinney, Texas on a contract basis. This Long-term Contract position will focus on shaping accurate, compliant, and competitive pricing for government and prime contractor pursuits while working closely with program leadership, engineering, contracts, and finance. The ideal candidate brings strong estimating expertise in manufacturing environments and can translate technical and financial inputs into well-supported proposal strategies. Need someone with experience estimating raw materials (aluminum, extrusions, screws, nuts, bolts, etc.). The client needs help with the development of the Basis of Estimates for the material costs associated with the products developed out of manufacturing facilities and assembly facilities.This is a 4-month contract position100% REMOTE Interim Sr. Materials Estimator (contract position):Responsibilities:• Build comprehensive cost models and pricing approaches for new business opportunities within aerospace and defense programs.• Prepare detailed projections covering labor, materials, outside services, and other direct and indirect cost elements tied to each proposal.• Produce and update basis-of-estimate documentation that clearly explains assumptions, methodologies, and supporting rationale.• Review solicitation and contract requirements to develop pricing responses that align with customer expectations and applicable regulations.• Partner with engineering teams to interpret technical data, including drawings and manufacturing inputs, and convert them into sound estimating assumptions.• Contribute to proposal evaluations, fact-finding activities, and customer-facing pricing discussions by providing clear cost justifications.• Develop ongoing cost forecasts and estimates at completion to support program planning and financial visibility.• Conduct risk assessments and sensitivity analyses to identify cost drivers, pricing exposure, and areas requiring management attention.• Support negotiation efforts by preparing pricing backup and responding to questions from internal stakeholders and external customers.• Ensure estimating activities follow relevant government contracting standards, customer requirements, and company procedures.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z