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Express Employment Professionals - Coppell, TX
Purchasing Analyst - Manufacturing - $60-90k
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What they do
A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$58,833 / year median in Texas
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Job Description Location:
Farmers Branch /Addison, TX Salary:
$60,000-$90,000 annually,DOE Job Type:
Full-Time Evaluation-to-Hire OR Direct Hire We are recruiting a Purchasing Analyst for a well-established manufacturing company in the Farmers Branch/Addison area. This position will play an important role in keeping materials flowing through the operation by managing purchase orders, monitoring inventory availability, communicating with suppliers, tracking deliveries, and coordinating closely with production, sales, shipping, and warehouse teams. We're looking for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with numbers and data, and proactive when a supplier or purchase order isn't going according to plan. What You'll Be Doing Create and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders Perform order entry and make purchase-order changes as needed Verify specifications and information on purchase requests Review inventory records to determine whether materials are currently available Maintain accurate records of purchased materials and products Calculate and track costs of purchased items Communicate directly with suppliers and vendors Follow up with suppliers regarding late deliveries, quality concerns, and order status Coordinate with production, sales, shipping, and warehouse teams regarding material and purchase-order status Verify supplier invoices against bids and purchase orders Assist with invoice approval for payment Maintain purchasing and supplier documentation Compile purchasing statistics and prepare reports for management Maintain accurate electronic and physical purchasing records Help identify and resolve purchasing and material-related problems Perform additional purchasing and administrative responsibilities as needed What We're Looking For Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain, materials, or a closely related role Manufacturing experience strongly preferred Experience creating and managing purchase orders Experience communicating and following up with vendors/suppliers Strong computer and data-entry skills Comfortable working with purchasing, inventory, cost, and supplier information Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent organizational and follow-through skills Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively across multiple departments Dependable attendance and strong sense of ownership High school diploma or equivalent required Who Will Thrive Here Technical ability matters, but so does how you work with people . We're looking for someone who is humble, positive, respectful, dependable, and willing to pitch in wherever needed. You'll work with multiple departments and outside suppliers, so being a flexible, collaborative team player is extremely important. This company has built a culture around valuing its employees, promoting from within, and developing people for the long term. Employees who perform well can have genuine opportunities to grow their careers within the organization. Compensation & Opportunity $60,000-$90,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. The position may be structured as either Evaluation-to-Hire or Direct Hire , depending on the candidate's experience and overall fit. If you have purchasing/procurement experience and want to join a manufacturing organization where you can make an impact and build a long-term career, apply today for immediate consideration. Benefits Upon Direct Employment The company offers an unusually strong employee benefits package , including: 100% Company-paid medical coverage 401(k) with company match Company-paid short- and long-term disability PTO plus personal days Dental and vision coverage Specialty prescription drug assistance Certain PPE provided by the company Gym membership reimbursement Physical therapy benefits Benefit eligibility and specific plan provisions are subject to the employer's current policies and plan documents.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Personal Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Fitness Centers/Gyms