About this opportunity
Talent Edge Recruiting lists this Textile Buyer / Materials Specialist opportunity in geneva county, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Textile Buyer / Materials Specialist
Location: 100% on-site in Geneva County, Alabama
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Compensation: $75,000–$78,000
About the Opportunity
Our client is a specialized textile manufacturer producing high-performance fabrics for military, law enforcement, fire protection, industrial, and other demanding applications. The company manufactures and converts technical fabrics, including flame-resistant and ballistic materials, and performs specialized testing onsite.
This is an onsite, hands-on opportunity for someone with experience in textile manufacturing who wants to become deeply involved in the company's purchasing, materials, inventory, quality, and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with the plant team and learn how raw materials, fabric construction, quality, inventory, production, and customer requirements all connect.
What You'll Do
Order yarn, raw materials, and other production materials
Audit and verify incoming orders and materials
Coordinate shipping and receiving activities
Maintain inventory control and perform inventory counts
Manage intercompany fabric transfers between U.S. and Canadian operations
Coordinate fabric transfers to subcontractors supporting government work
Enter costing information and maintain accurate records
Assist with month-end closeout activities
Develop an understanding of fabric construction, yarn specifications, quality requirements, and end-use applications
Work directly with the plant team to understand the complete manufacturing process
Support customer-related questions by developing a strong understanding of the company's products and specifications
This role requires someone who is willing to learn the operation from the plant floor first and become familiar with the complete manufacturing process rather than stepping into a purely administrative position.
What We're Looking For
Previous experience with a textile manufacturing company in a similar role, such as Textile Technologist, Buyer/Purchaser, Materials Specialist, or similar
Background in textiles, fabric, yarn, textile production, or textile quality
Experience with fabric, yarn, and specification coding
Quality control experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong Excel skills
Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Able to understand how different manufacturing processes impact one another
Practical problem solver with strong common sense
Self-directed and comfortable thinking independently
Team-oriented and willing to wear multiple hats
U.S. citizenship required due to government contract work
Benefits
100% employer-paid health insurance
100% employer-paid dental insurance
401(k)
3% annual employer contribution , regardless of employee contribution
2 weeks PTO, with flexibility depending on experience
11 paid holidays
Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule
Why Join This Team
This is an opportunity to join a small, highly specialized manufacturing operation where your work directly matters . You won't be one person in a massive corporate structure — you'll become part of the core team and have the opportunity to understand the business and manufacturing process from the ground up.
The role offers significant exposure to textile manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain, quality, materials, government-contract work, and technical fabric applications . You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple areas of the operation rather than being limited to one narrow function.
For the right person, this role can also provide a pathway toward greater responsibility and future leadership opportunities within the organization.
If you're someone who likes to learn, solve problems, get onto the plant floor, and understand how things actually work, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a close-knit team.
Who can apply
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