Fabrication Buyer Planner

Job Description VICTAULIC Buyer/Planner I Justin, TX — On-Site Full-Time Fabrication Materials Immigration sponsorship not provided ABOUT VICTAULIC Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions, delivering advanced technologies and engineering services to address complex piping challenges faced by engineers, site owners and contractors. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. With over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide, our teams are dedicated to delivering advanced technologies and engineering expertise that address real-world challenges across a wide range of industries. Our sustainable solutions, made from high quality, graded scrap steel, promote circular construction by making piping systems infinitely reconfigured and minimizing environmental impact. Today, our high-quality products are used in more than 140 countries, supporting some of the world's most critical and prestigious structures. An Industry Leader With a Heart as Big as Its Ambition and Innovation At Victaulic, we're committed to constructing a better world for and with our people. Let's Build a Better World Together. Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars: We build from within. We stand behind our people. We foster an environment for constant learning. We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world. YOUR IMPACT STARTS HERE We're looking for a Buyer/Planner I to join our Fabrication Materials team at our Justin, TX facility. In this role, you'll plan, purchase, and expedite the materials and components that keep the facility running, managing supply points, releasing purchase orders, and resolving supplier issues. You'll work closely with warehouse, manufacturing, customer care, maintenance, and shipping teams to keep materials flowing and inventory healthy. This is an opportunity to build a foundation in materials planning and purchasing in a hands-on manufacturing environment. WHAT YOU'LL BUILD & OWN Planning & Purchasing Review the open order report to monitor order status, due dates, and potential shortages Analyze production schedules, demand forecasts, and inventory levels to determine material requirements Trigger internal kanbans to replenish supply points, and apply current inventory replenishment methods to maintain appropriate stock levels Create and release purchase orders to vendors Request quotes, pricing, lead times, and terms from suppliers Maintain accurate item master data, such as lead times, safety stock, reorder points, min/max levels, and order quantities Supplier Management Expedite with suppliers and internal supply points to meet production and customer needs Monitor supplier on-time delivery and past-due orders, and communicate shortages and schedule changes to affected teams Resolve problems and discrepancies with the quality, delivery dates, quantities, and invoicing of purchased components Coordinate returns, material rejections, and supplier corrective action requests for nonconforming parts Evaluate vendor performance and share feedback to drive improvement Inventory & Records Reconcile receipts, purchase orders, and invoices with Receiving and Accounts Payable to resolve pricing and quantity discrepancies Support cycle counts and inventory accuracy, and flag excess, slow-moving, and obsolete material Support engineering changes and new product introductions by managing material transitions and avoiding obsolescence Follow company purchasing policies and procedures, and maintain complete, accurate purchasing records Track and report key metrics such as supplier on-time delivery, shortages, and inventory turns Collaboration & Improvement Collaborate with warehouse, manufacturing, customer care, maintenance, and shipping teams Participate in and use the Quality Improvement Process WHAT YOU BRING Worki…

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