Buyer, Welding Supply

AllTex Welding Supply, Inc.; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 2%

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

AllTex Welding Supply, Inc. in Waller, TX is seeking an experienced Buyer who understands the welding supply market from both purchasing and sales perspectives. You will know what customers buy, when substitutions are needed, and what items must be stocked immediately.

You will replenish inventory, negotiate with vendors, manage orders and cross-reference part numbers to keep the best mix of goods available while maintaining profitability in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of combined buying and sales experience in the welding supply industry
• Strong working knowledge of welding hardgoods
• Ability to cross-reference part numbers across manufacturers and recommend the right alternatives
• Sound inventory judgment balancing service levels, inventory investment and profitability

Responsibilities

• Replenish inventory to keep right hardgoods in stock at best cost
• Process special orders and direct-ship requests accurately and on time
• Manage inventory levels, vendor relationships, and replenishment strategies
• Negotiate pricing, terms, freight, and promotions with vendors
• Source special-order and hard-to-find items for the sales team
• Review purchase orders, expedite late shipments and resolve discrepancies
• Track price changes and market trends and recommend adjustments
• Communicate with upper management and cross-departmentally align service goals

Skills

Buying experience

Sales experience

Vendor management

Inventory management

Cross-reference part numbers

Negotiation

Strong organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

AllTex Welding Supply is a rapidly-growing, family-oriented, full-service welding supply and industrial gas distributor based in Waller, Texas. We are committed to providing legendary customer service, and our team of talented individuals takes pride in building lasting relationships through expertise, integrity, and reliability.

About Us

AllTex Welding Supply is a rapidly-growing, family-oriented, full-service welding supply and industrial gas distributor based in Waller, Texas. We are committed to providing legendary customer service, and our team of talented individuals takes pride in building lasting relationships through expertise, integrity, and reliability.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced buyer who has worked on both sides of the welding supply business: purchasing and sales. You know how products move because you’ve worked directly with customers. You understand what they buy, what they’ll accept as a substitute, and which items need to be on the shelf right away.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Replenish inventory so the right hardgoods are in stock in the right quantities at the best possible cost
• Process special orders and direct-ship requests accurately and on time
• Manage inventory levels, vendor relationships, purchasing decisions, and replenishment strategies so customers get what they need, when they need it
• Negotiate pricing, terms, freight, and promotional programs with vendors
• Source special-order, hard-to-find, and cross-referenced items for the sales team
• Review purchase orders, expedite late shipments, and resolve vendor discrepancies
• Track price increases, product changes, and market trends, and recommend adjustments
• Communicate proactively with upper management and work across departments to meet company service goals

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 8+ years of combined buying and sales experience in the welding supply industry, with significant time in each.
• Strong working knowledge of welding hardgoods
• Ability to cross-reference part numbers across manufacturers and recommend the right alternatives
• Sound inventory judgment, with the ability to balance service levels, inventory investment, and profitability in a fast-paced distribution environment
• Strong organization, follow-through, and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at once
• Supervisory experience preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Stable employment with an established, growing welding supply distributor
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing organization.