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Primary Services

Commodity Buyer

Primary Services, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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This range is provided by Primary Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Enjoy a supportive culture that values professional growth, collaboration, and long-term career development—all while receiving excellent benefits and the opportunity to make an impact in a growing organization.

Primary Services is actively recruiting for a

Commodity Buyer

to support a leading company known for its commitment to operational excellence and innovation. In this role, you will play a key part in processing requisitions and purchase orders, negotiating supplier agreements, and ensuring timely and cost-effective material procurement. The

Commodity Buyer

will work cross-functionally to manage supplier relationships, streamline purchasing processes, and support strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple business units.

Responsibilities

Process requisitions and purchase orders for project materials, inventory, and renewal parts.

Negotiate pricing and lead times with suppliers to achieve cost savings and ensure timely delivery.

Generate ERP buyer reports, determine requisition priorities, and secure competitive supplier quotes.

Manage annual negotiations for standard pricing matrices and communicate updates to relevant personnel.

Resolve invoice discrepancies by coordinating with suppliers and performing administrative corrections as needed.

Initiate and submit new supplier setup documentation and notify finance of new ship-to locations.

Generate and issue purchase orders for commodities, renewal parts, inventory, and services, ensuring all instructions and attachments are included.

Update Item Master pricing and escalate cost increases exceeding 5%.

Purchase renewal parts using ERP order management tools and process reorders based on Min/Max reports.

Determine the appropriate disposition for shipment errors and obtain supplier confirmations for country of origin and delivery dates.

Ensure purchase orders reflect accurate terms to minimize cost and liability to the company.

Contribute to process improvements and ensure effective utilization of business tools and systems.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum 1 year of purchasing experience and 2 years of buying experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; advanced Excel skills preferred.

Experience using ERP systems; Oracle proficiency is a plus.

Demonstrated success in supplier management and procurement operations.

Experience in a multi-entity, multi-currency, or international industrial environment preferred.

Proven ability to build effective working relationships with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

Availability to travel up to 5%.

This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact organizational efficiency and success. If you’re ready to advance your career in procurement with a company that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, this role provides the platform to do so.

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