Industrial Material Purchaser

EHC is currently looking for an Industrial Material Purchaser for a client in the south Houston, TX area.
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the procurement, inventory planning, and supplier management of carbon and/or stainless-steel fittings and flanges for multiple stocking locations across the country. This position works closely with suppliers, sales, quality, and operations to e
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nsure appropriate stock levels and competitive costs while supporting customer service and profitability objectives.
Responsibilities:
• Generate and review buy lists prior to sending them out for quote
• Send lists to vendors to obtain pricing, availability, and delivery schedules
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, and commercial terms while balancing risk to the company
• Create and manage purchase orders from placement through delivery
• Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages
• Work with internal departments to identify and screen potential suppliers
• Quickly resolve claims and request corrective actions for non-conformances
• Approve invoices for payment
• Work closely with sales, product management, payables, and other departments to ensure an efficient supply chain
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international manufacturers
• Some travel may be required to visit new and current suppliers, both domestically and globally
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business operations, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of purchasing experience specific to the PVF industry preferred
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Familiarity with product specifications
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data related to product demand, inventory levels, and pricing trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Above-average proficiency in Excel, including formulas such as XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, SUBTOTAL, INDEX/MATCH, etc.
You should be proficient in:
• Bachelor's Degree
• Supplier Management
• Inventory Management & Control
• Supply Chain Management
• Sourcing and Procurement Experience
• Supplier Negotiation Experience
• High School / GED
• Microsoft Excel
• Pipe, valve, flange purchasing
• Price negotiations
• Purchasing experience

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