Materials Buyer / Procurement Specialist

Job overview

The Materials Buyer / Procurement Specialist role is onsite in Austin, TX. Compensation is stated as $25–$28 per hour. The posting describes a 06+ month contract opportunity with long-term potential and identifies the client as a leading healthcare industry organization. The role manages purchasing activity and supplier coordination to support timely material availability and manufacturing continuity. It helps address shortages and supply risks, maintain purchasing records, and balance cost, quality, supplier reliability, and urgency.

What you'll do

• Manage and follow up on purchase orders
• track supplier commitments, shipments, and deliveries
• resolve delivery, receiving, and invoicing issues
• adjust order schedules
• support inventory and excess/zero-demand reduction
• prepare RFQs, compare quotations, and support negotiations
• collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and program management
• maintain purchase order records
• monitor supplier performance and escalate supply risks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

materials buyer

procurement specialist

purchase orders

supplier coordination

inventory management

rfqs

supply chain

manufacturing support

austin tx

$25–$28/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Traveler benefits as per agency package
• benefits vary by vendor and assignment.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of relevant experience are listed requirements. ERP, MRP, and purchasing-platform familiarity is noted.

About the employer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services. Sector: 54.