Project Buyer

Location: Irving, TX
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Industry: Automation / Material Handling Solutions
Compensation: 30/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 1st Shift

Join a global leader in automation and supply chain solutions where your sourcing and procurement expertise will directly impact the success of complex customer projects. As a Buyer, you'll partner with engineering, project management, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to procure materials, negotiate pricing, and ensure on-time delivery while driving cost savings and supplier performance.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys building supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, analyzing market trends, and supporting large-scale manufacturing or automation projects in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• Source materials and support project procurement activities to meet project timelines and budget requirements.
• Evaluate suppliers and coordinate sourcing strategies based on project needs and supplier capabilities.
• Participate in cost-benefit analyses, supplier workshops, and value engineering initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare sourcing recommendations while collaborating with engineering, project management, and other internal stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery (OTD), quality, and overall project support.
• Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms.
• Coordinate transportation and track orders to ensure timely material delivery.
• Analyze market trends and supplier performance to support strategic purchasing decisions.
• Collaborate with material management and cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain issues.
• Prepare project reports and provide updates on procurement KPIs and supplier performance.

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in automation and material handling technology.
• Career growth within an organization that values entrepreneurial thinking and professional development.
• Cross-functional exposure working alongside engineering, project management, and supply chain teams.
• Dynamic environment where your sourcing decisions directly contribute to project success.
• Strong focus on teamwork, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an industry-leading organization where you'll play a key role in supporting innovative automation projects while expanding your procurement, supplier management, and strategic sourcing experience.

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience across multiple industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize workforce solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes. We leverage decades of expertise to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services across the globe.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in buying experience

Preferred Skills:

• SAP experience
• Good negotiation skills
• Team player with a service-oriented, 'can-do' attitude.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.