Now Hiring: Procurement Specialist / Buyer (3–5 Years Experience)
Location: Onsite
Contract: Full-Time 12 month contract
Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required
Competitive Compensation + Growth Opportunity
$31.82 per hour
Austin, Texas
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist who can bring strong analytical thinking, negotiation expertise, and hands?on experience with enterprise procurement systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem?solving, collaborating across supply chain functions, and driving purchasing excellence in a fast?paced environment.
You will play a key role in supporting supplier negotiations, managing non?strategic suppliers (<$5M), optimizing inventory levels, and partnering with Engineering, SCM, and MPM to keep production running smoothly and efficiently. This position offers the opportunity to influence processes, lead improvements, and take ownership of procurement activities that directly impact operational success.
What You’ll Do
- Negotiate pricing and purchasing terms under established guidelines.
- Manage non-strategic suppliers and drive cost?effective procurement decisions.
- Issue RFQs, analyze proposals, negotiate pricing, and update purchase orders.
- Work closely with Engineering, MPM, and SCM to recommend new suppliers.
- Maintain inventory at planned levels and support manufacturing operations.
- Lead resolution of material?related accounting and receiving issues.
- Ensure compliance with procurement processes, delivery timelines, and supplier performance expectations.
- Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and records.
- Provide insight and recommendations to strengthen supplier relations and purchasing strategy.
What You Bring
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related fiel
- Experience 3–5 years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or related experience.
- Experience managing suppliers and evaluating sourcing options.
- Knowledge of best procurement practices and supply chain integration.
- Strong skills in:
Data analysis
Inventory management
Procurement processes
Supply chain systems and technologies - Required software expertise:
SAP, SCV, ARIBA (or similar procurement platforms)
- Effective communication with suppliers and internal partners
- Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities
- Critical thinking and analytical problem?solving
- Ability to explain complex or sensitive topics clearly
- Prioritization and time management skills to handle multiple projects
- Adaptability in changing priorities
- Initiative, motivation, collaboration, and coaching mindset
Why Join Us?
- Work in a role with significant impact on supplier relationships, cost structure, and supply chain efficiency.
- Lead purchasing activities and serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues.
- Engage in cross functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.
- Opportunity to solve complex problems, improve processes, and influence strategic decisions.
- Be part of a team that values innovation, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Be part of one of the largest and most respected global staffing companies.
- Access to Yoh’s extensive network of opportunities across the U.S., UK, and Canada.
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Weekly Direct Deposit & ePayroll
- Employee Discount Programs
- Referral Bonus Programs
Patty Vogel at patty.vogel@yoh.com
Estimated Min Rate: $21.70
Estimated Max Rate: $31.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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