Buyer

Bray Intl Brand; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bray is seeking a proactive Purchasing professional to secure materials and services for production and customer demand in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to keep materials available and on schedule.

Responsibilities include managing purchase orders, supplier acknowledgments, and delivery commitments, following up on open orders, and coordinating with Sales, Production and Planning.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in purchasing, buying, or materials management.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); ERP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials and services to support production and customer demand.
• Manage purchase orders, supplier acknowledgments, and delivery commitments.
• Proactively follow up on open orders to ensure on-time delivery and material availability.
• Partner with Sales, Production, and Planning teams to support inventory and purchasing needs.
• Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with suppliers to drive improvements.
• Address supplier issues related to cost, quality, or delivery.
• Provide backup support for production planning when needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

At Bray, our Buyers play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly. In this position, you’ll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure materials and services are available when needed to meet production schedules and customer commitments. If you enjoy building supplier relationships, staying organized, and making an impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this role could be a great fit.

What You’ll Do

Purchase materials and services to support production and customer demand.

Manage purchase orders, supplier acknowledgments, and delivery commitments.

Proactively follow up on open orders to ensure on-time delivery and material availability.

Partner with Sales, Production, and Planning teams to support inventory and purchasing needs.

Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with suppliers to drive improvements.

Address supplier issues related to cost, quality, or delivery.

Provide backup support for production planning when needed.

What We’re Looking For

At least 1 year of experience in purchasing, buying, or materials management (preferred).

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree a plus.

Strong communication and organization skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); ERP experience is a plus.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working at Bray

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits beginning the first of the month after 30 days, including:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) with company match

Career Growth: Opportunities to learn, develop, and advance within the organization.

Supportive Culture: A collaborative, safety-focused, and people-first work environment.

Stability & Purpose: Privately owned company committed to engineering excellence and innovation in flow control solutions.

Full-time, Monday-Friday (typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Occasional overtime as needed

Office-based role with regular time spent on the production floor

Additional Information

Bray is a drug-free workplace and a federal subcontractor. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background screening and drug testing in accordance with federal requirements.

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Leader

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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