Buyer, Business
Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78716, USA
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Business
Business Development, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Management
Senior Recruiter @ Addison Group | Connecting Talent with Opportunity
Buyer / Procurement Specialist
- Location:
East Austin, TX | Hybrid (3 days WFH) - Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Employment Type:
3-month contract (covering maternity leave) - Pay: $40-50/hr
- Medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) available
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Buyer / Procurement Specialist to support day‑to‑day purchasing activities during a maternity leave coverage. This role is responsible for managing the procurement of spare parts and services, supporting operations teams, and ensuring purchasing activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily purchasing activities for parts and services
- Process and clear purchase requisitions on a daily basis
- Focus on achieving the lowest total cost of ownership for parts and services
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures
- Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders to support operational needs
- Develop scopes of work with internal teams to mitigate risk and ensure clarity
- Lead supplier negotiations through contract award
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Manage supplier performance, contracts, and claims as needed
- Track purchasing activity, savings, and supplier productivity initiatives
Qualifications
- 5+ years of procurement, purchasing, or contract management experience
- Hands‑on experience with purchasing and supplier negotiations
- Experience using SAP ERP systems for ordering and tracking
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
This is a hybrid role based in East Austin, requiring in‑office presence two days per week and remote work three days per week.
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.वारी Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
$40.00/hr - $50.00/hr
Seniority levelMid‑Senior level
Employment typeContract
Job functionPurchasing and Supply Chain
IndustriesStaffing and Recruiting
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