Buyer

Bray International, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

401(k) plan with matching

Healthy work environment

Career growth

Strong company culture

Job summary

Bray International, Inc. is seeking aPurchasing/Inventory role to support stock replenishment, special-order procurement, and open order management within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

The position focuses on expediting, cost reduction, and transportation optimization, offering growth opportunities and exposure to Bray’s global operations. Applicants should have 1–3 years of purchasing or inventory experience, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong skills in MS Office and supplier

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, inventory management or planning
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred
• Above-average skills with the Microsoft Office Suite and aptitude for formulas
• Understanding of MRP systems and their functionality
• Ability to prioritize in a multi-tasking environment
• Effective communication with all levels of management

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and requisitions for stock replenishment and special-order procurement requirements
• Manage open orders to ensure timely delivery by suppliers
• Manage vendor performance using supplier evaluation tools
• Work with internal customers to ensure proper supply chain flow of procured products
• Search for and implement cost saving alternatives
• Enforce and maintain organizational principles of integrity and compliance
• Schedule, plan, expedite, and revise sales orders as necessary
• Review slow moving and excess inventory to determine substitution opportunities

Skills

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook)

Job description

13333 Westland East Blvd
Houston, TX 77041, USA

Description

About Bray International

Founded in 1986 Bray International is a global leader in industrial valves, actuators, and control products, delivering innovative flow control solutions to customers in more than 40 countries. As a privately held company with nearly four decades of engineered excellence, Bray has built a strong reputation for high-performance products, superior value, and exceptional customer service. Our fully integrated product line serves over 12 diverse industries, meeting the rigorous demands of the process sector with reliability and precision. Driven by a long-standing commitment to excellence, Bray offers the stability of a trusted, privately owned organization that continues to grow through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Guided by our vision to be the most respected and successful valve, actuator, and controls company in the world, Bray places people—our employees, customers, and partners—at the heart of everything we do. We pursue progress through continuous improvement, a family-like culture, and an entrepreneurial spirit that shapes the future of flow control solutions.

Position Overview:

Use your background/education in procurement, industrial distribution or supply chain management and begin your career with Bray International, an industry leading manufacturer of valves and control products. In this role, you will support inventory replenishment, special order purchases, open order management, expediting, product and process cost reduction efforts and transportation optimization. Success in this role will open many doors for your professional growth. We are committed to hiring, training, and developing the next generation of leaders for Bray and we would like to work with you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Process purchase orders and requisitions for stock replenishment and special-order procurement requirements.
• Manage open orders to ensure timely delivery by suppliers.
• Manage vendor performance by use of supplier evaluation tool(s).
• Work with internal customers to ensure proper supply chain flow of procured products.
• Search for and implement cost saving alternatives. Seek, implement and maintain cost saving alternatives.
• Enforce and maintain organizational principles of integrity and compliance.
• Meet and exceed defined performance goals.
• Schedule, plan, expedite, and revise sales orders as necessary.
• Review slow moving and excess inventory to determine ways to substitute and/or reconfigure into usable inventory.
• Exposure to and experience working within a manufacturing or high-volume industrial distribution environment.
• Gain product knowledge and begin learning more advanced purchasing concepts, practices and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with standard policies, procedures, internal audit, and quality management processes. Expedite/follow up on open purchase orders to maximize stock availability and ensure timely delivery of product.

Qualifications:

• An independent self-starter with excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience preferred in a purchasing, inventory management or planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field preferred
• Above average skills with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook) and a demonstrated aptitude for mathematical formulas and equations.
• Understanding and basic knowledge of MRP systems and their functionality.
• The ability to prioritize in a multi-tasking environment.
• Must be able to communicate with all levels of management.
• Maintain timely and accurate order acknowledgments and supplier commitment dates.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Why Work for Us?

At Bray International, we are the leading provider of industrial valves, actuators, and related control products, renowned for our innovative flow control solutions worldwide. Joining our team means becoming part of a company that values excellence, integrity, and collaboration.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy industry-leading benefits effective the first of the month after you have worked 30 days, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Healthy Work Environment: We provide a smoke-free, drug-free workplace to ensure a safe and productive atmosphere for all employees.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, offering numerous opportunities for advancement within the organization.
• An Exceptional Company Culture: Bray is a Privately-owned and operated business with over 30 Years of Engineered Excellence

Join Bray International and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of flow control solutions!

Please Note:

• Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants who currently hold, or will require in the future, visa sponsorship (e.g., E, F-1/OPT/CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J, or TN) are ineligible
• As a federal subcontractor, Bray International Inc., its affiliates, and subsidiaries comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act and applicable federal law. Employment is contingent upon a successful background screening and compliance with federal requirements, including drug testing for controlled substances under the federal Controlled Substances Act, which includes marijuana. This requirement applies regardless of state or local marijuana/cannabis laws.

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