Lead Buyer (Procurement)

Location: Bayport, Texas, 77507, United States

Company

hirify.global delivers flexible supply chain solutions and distributes products, goods, and materials to customers, supply partners, and associates.

What you will do

• Train, coach, and mentor assigned buyers; provide performance input and support associate development plans.
• Coordinate team leave schedules, communicate daily activities to Purchasing leadership, and maintain relevant procedures and best practices.
• Perform root cause analysis, oversee corrective action plans, track team KPIs, and lead special projects.
• Manage procurement activities, including reviewing GAINS inventory forecasts and replenishment recommendations, adjusting orders, and placing requisitions and vendor orders.
• Research vendors, evaluate bids and proposals, negotiate purchases within authority, and monitor supplier pricing, quality, and delivery.
• Manage purchase order follow-up, vendor returns, excess inventory liquidation, supplier consolidation, and accounts payable nonconformance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business or Finance, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Procurement preferred.
• Excellent customer service and the ability to attain and maintain Customer Service Professional certification.
• Background in WMS and the ability to learn enterprise resource planning and inventory management applications.
• Strong computer skills; intermediate Excel proficiency required at minimum, with proficiency in MS Office products.
• Mathematical aptitude for basic calculations, strong attention to detail and accuracy, and strong organizational and execution skills.
• Ability to work independently with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have

• CPM certification.
• Experience with the GAINS application.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including employee, spouse, children, and family coverage options.
• U.S. positions receive a 401(k) with a discretionary company match, plus employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, parental leave, and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, employee resource groups, referral benefits, discounts, and advancement opportunities.
• Work involves extended computer and keyboard use, frequent sitting, occasional standing and walking, and occasional lifting or moving up to 10 pounds.
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.