Procurement Associate: Manufacturing Materials & MRO

UTEX Industries Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Career development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

UTEX Industries in Houston seeks a Junior Buyer to handle administrative purchasing, PO planning, price and delivery management for MRO, finished and raw materials. You will research and select quality products, build supplier relationships, and manage POs to meet deadlines.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and at least 2 years in manufacturing purchasing, plus strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Junior Buyer, Purchasing Associate, or similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Place Purchase orders of MRO materials, services, finished and raw materials.
• Research, select and purchase quality products and materials.
• Review and manage workbench and supplier performance.
• Make product substitutions when appropriate and negotiate best pricing.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate terms.
• PO Management, process requisitions and update management on order status.
• Monitor open POs, lead times, safety stock, and discrepancies.
• Develop and enforce system purchases and scheduling techniques.
• Ensure timely deliveries and collaboration with plant teams.
• Maintain inventories for finished goods, raw materials, and buyout materials.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Negotiation

Relationship building

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UTEX Industries in Houston seeks a Junior Buyer to handle administrative purchasing, PO planning, price and delivery management for MRO, finished and raw materials. You will research and select quality products, build supplier relationships, and manage POs to meet deadlines.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and at least 2 years in manufacturing purchasing, plus strong Excel and communication skills.