Buyer

Position: Buyer

Date Posted: August 3, 2025

Industry: Construction / Building Materials

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 3–5 Years in Purchasing or Operations

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree

Location: New Braunfels, TX, USA

Company: Cemex U.S.

Description:

Cemex U.S., a global leader in building materials and cement solutions since 1906, is actively hiring a Buyer to support procurement operations at our New Braunfels, Texas location. This is a pivotal role within our Procurement Department, offering a career path backed by over a century of stability, robust benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for managing requests for proposals and quotes, executing purchase orders, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining vendor performance across multiple business units. You will also serve as a critical point of contact between internal departments and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and execute RFQs (Request for Quotes) and RFPs (Request for Proposals) to suppliers
• Initiate and process vendor creation requests following internal policy guidelines
• Place purchase orders for materials based on planned usage or stock replenishment needs
• Collaborate with Legal and Risk teams to review and manage contracts in alignment with company policy
• Communicate with vendors to secure on-time deliveries and manage expectations
• Monitor deliveries and ensure warehouse teams receive materials accurately and punctually
• Track purchase orders and provide regular updates to stakeholders
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and support warehouse inventory control
• Generate reports and updates for the Procurement Manager
• Ensure vendor records comply with internal policies, including payment terms and insurance documentation
• Follow CEMEX’s safety protocols and guidelines at all times while onsite
• Support other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by management

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in purchasing or operations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge and use of SAP software
• Proven negotiation skills and contract handling experience
• High attention to detail and ability to process large volumes of information
• Effective communicator, capable of working across departments
• High ethical standards and strong business judgment
• Solid foundation in accounting and procurement processes

Working Conditions:

• Must be comfortable working under tight deadlines and pressure
• Regularly required to speak and hear clearly in a dynamic, equipment-heavy environment

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally required to exert up to 20 lbs. of force
• Must be able to move safely around large industrial sites and machinery

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Access to wellness programs for you and your family

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