Buyer

Compass Water Solutions, Inc.; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Employee 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Compass Water Solutions, Inc. is looking for a Buyer in Addison, TX. In this hybrid role, you will serve as a key liaison between manufacturing operations and suppliers, ensuring material availability and analyzing ERP requirements. A passion for delivering cost-effective procurement solutions is essential.

This position demands strong communication and analytical skills, as you will issue purchase orders, resolve supplier issues, and maintain relationships with key partners. A high school diploma is required, with a preference for a bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with purchase orders and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders to procure materials at the lowest total cost.
• Coordinate delivery schedules and resolve supplier issues.
• Build productive relationships with internal customers and suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft D365

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.

We are proud to share that CECO was named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Companies for 2025 and that Forbes recognized CECO as one of America’s Most Successful Small Cap Companies for 2026, marking our third consecutive year on the Forbes list. CECO Environmental is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ under the ticker CECO, reflecting our strong growth, financial performance, and commitment to delivering value to shareholders.

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Peerless Separation & Filtration plays a critical role in delivering specialized water solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.

The Buyer serves as a key liaison between manufacturing operations and supplier partners, ensuring material availability to support business needs. In this role, you will analyze ERP requirements, issue purchase orders, and monitor delivery performance. You will work closely with suppliers to resolve quality or delivery issues and support cost‑savings initiatives through negotiation and contract implementation.

This position plays a critical role in managing supplier relationships, tracking performance against key metrics, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings a strong sense of urgency, excellent communication skills, and a desire to make an immediate, meaningful impact.

Position is hybrid in Addison, TX.

Your Responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders to approved suppliers to procure materials at the lowest total cost while meeting quality, reliability, and delivery requirements
• Analyze supplier quotations, select vendors, enter purchase orders, and coordinate delivery schedules
• Monitor open purchase orders and proactively expedite deliveries as needed
• Resolve supplier quality, delivery, and performance issues in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with internal customers and supplier partners
• Analyze data and prepare reports; provide recommendations related to inventory levels, safety stock, and forecast consumption

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2–4 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or a related field
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• ERP systems
• Purchase orders and inventory management
• Machines and parts used in metal fabrication
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with Microsoft D365 preferred

ADA Requirements

Work Environment; Office Position: This position is based at the headquarters located in Addison, TX. Minimal physical requirements, primarily computer use, and communication via virtual platforms, are necessary. Flexibility to adapt to occasional scheduled video meetings and collaborative tasks is essential.

Positions in this function typically require standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods.

The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.

Compliance with company attendance standards.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Benefits

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CECO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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