We are looking for 2 experienced Senior Buyers (One needs to be bilingual Mandrin/English and other English speaking only is fine) to lead procurement activities that keep materials, parts, and equipment flowing efficiently across the business in Dallas, Texas. This role partners closely with suppliers and internal teams to secure quality goods on time, maintain accurate purchasing data, and support stable inventory levels. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment in supplier management, purchasing execution, and issue resolution within a fast-paced manufacturing or supply chain environment.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full purchasing cycle with domestic and global vendors, from purchase order creation through shipment follow-up and transaction verification.
- Investigate and resolve order-related issues such as quantity variances, delayed deliveries, pricing concerns, and shipment discrepancies while keeping key stakeholders informed.
- Assist procurement leadership by preparing and issuing quote and proposal requests to support sourcing decisions and supplier selection.
- Coordinate with internal departments and external suppliers to address procurement challenges and maintain continuity of supply.
- Manage nonconforming material activity and return authorization processes with vendors to ensure timely corrective action.
- Track inventory performance against established targets and recommend purchasing actions that align with operational needs.
- Maintain accurate procurement and supplier information in Epicor, including lead times, pricing, commodity classifications, and purchase order details.
- Review planning settings such as minimums, maximums, and safety stock levels in Epicor and propose updates to improve inventory control.
- Monitor supplier performance for delivery, quality, and service expectations, documenting follow-up discussions and improvement needs.
- At least 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, inventory control, or supplier relationship management.
- Bachelor’s degree in procurement, business administration, materials management, operations planning, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Strong background in corporate procurement practices, purchase order management, and day-to-day buying operations.
- Hands-on experience using Epicor for purchasing, supplier data maintenance, and inventory-related transactions is strongly preferred.
- Ability to source electronic components and sheet metal while working from technical specifications and operational requirements.
- Experience supporting contract negotiations, supplier communications, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, and production teams.
- Familiarity with contract manufacturing environments and import freight logistics is considered an advantage.
- Certification in supply chain or procurement is a plus.