Purchasing Agent

Murray Resources; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K - company match

Job summary

An established industry leader in stainless steel tubing is on the lookout for a dedicated Purchasing Agent. This exciting role involves managing procurement processes, optimizing costs, and ensuring compliance with purchasing standards. You'll collaborate with internal teams to source quality materials while maintaining inventory levels. Join a forward-thinking company that values detail-oriented and analytical professionals. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and grow your career in supply chain management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement processes and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Review stock levels and execute purchase orders based on inventory needs.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication Skills

Procurement Best Practices

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Murray Resources

Recruiter at Murray Resources: Houston's award-winning, female-founded premier recruiting firm!

An industry leader in stainless steel tubing is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage procurement processes and maintain optimal inventory levels. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and proficient in procurement best practices. Working collaboratively, the successful candidate will ensure operational excellence by sourcing quality materials, optimizing costs, and coordinating with internal teams while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with purchasing standards.

Salary + Additional Benefits:

• Base pay depends on experience
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K - company match

Location: Houston, TX 77041

Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze branch stock levels of assigned product lines for additional inventory purchases or stock transfer proposals.
• Support customer service by processing requests for mill quotations.
• Execute purchase orders based on inventory reviews.
• Perform timely and accurate stock receiving with calculated costing in the system.
• Conduct daily reviews of stock sales and stock receipts to identify potential inventory needs.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a procurement or parallel role
• Prior working knowledge of procurement processes and best practices
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to collaborate across multiple teams and branch locations
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline preferred
• Well organized, self-motivated, and able to prioritize tasks preferred

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Supply Chain

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage