About the Role
The Buyer I supports all purchasing and supply chain operations, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. This role plays a critical part in maintaining supplier relationships, managing purchase transactions within NetSuite, coordinating logistics activities, and supporting office and IT-related operations. The position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented individual capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Support direct and indirect procurement activities, including vendor outreach and negotiation assistance
- Create and manage purchase orders within NetSuite ERP
- Perform 3-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice) to ensure data accuracy and payment integrity
- Maintain supplier records, pricing data, and contract documentation
- Assist in setting up and managing corporate supplier accounts and Net 30 terms
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including small parcel shipping and freight
- Track shipments and proactively follow up on delivery status
- Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve order discrepancies and delays
- Support customer-facing logistics coordination as needed
- Serve as the primary interface between internal stakeholders and the external Managed Service Provider (MSP), managing SLAs, issue escalation, and vendor accountability
- Coordinate IT hardware supply and delivery for new hires; partner with the MSP on account provisioning and onboarding timelines
- Maintain IT asset registry and manage equipment lifecycle including supply planning, refresh cycles, and disposition
- Own replenishment and inventory management for office supplies, consumables, and pantry stock; maintain par levels and manage vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective supply continuity
- Coordinate with facilities and security vendors for access credentialing, badge administration, and service scheduling
- Support day-to-day office operations and execute ad hoc supply chain and administrative tasks as business needs require
Requirements
- Experience in procurement, purchasing, operations, or a related field, or a strong desire to learn and grow into the role
- Exposure to ERP systems a plus; willingness to learn NetSuite required
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Able to juggle multiple priorities and follow through without being reminded
- Clear communicator who is comfortable working with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams) or eager to build those skills
- Experience with 3-way matching or AP processes
- Exposure to manufacturing or lab environments
- Basic understanding of managed IT services or IT asset management
Skills
- NetSuite ERP
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- 3-way matching
- AP processes
- Managed IT services
- IT asset management
Location
- Austin HQ
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Equity participation
- Career advancement
About the Company
- HydroGraph is a hyper-growth advanced materials company scaling pristine, high-performance graphene via its patented Hyperion detonation technology.
- With more than 70 active commercial projects, a growing global footprint, and industry-leading material quality (99.8% pure graphene), HydroGraph is building the next generation of engineered materials for coatings, composites, and energy storage.
- Our new Austin HQ will serve as the flagship center for innovation, applied R&D, customer engagement, and rapid material development.
