Purchasing Associate

Thompson Safety; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Safety is seeking a Purchasing Associate to procure products for the assigned region while building strong vendor relationships and minimizing inventory spend. You will work to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective sourcing across suppliers.

The role emphasizes supplier management, cost analysis, and accurate documentation, with opportunities to grow in procurement and logistics within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous purchasing or logistics experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Form and maintain strong vendor relations.
• Identify new suppliers and assist negotiating supply agreements and contracts.
• Identify opportunities for cost management and value addition.
• Forecast procurement needs and reorder points.
• Ensure supplier compliance with company regulations and documentation.
• Handle purchasing issues.
• Be responsible for resource and supply availability and timing.
• Perform cost analysis on items, quantities and holding costs.
• Increase ROI thru maintaining quality vendor relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Inventory management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Purchasing Associate is responsible for the procurement of all products within his/her assigned region while maximizing relationships with vendors and minimizing inventory spend.

Job Summary

The Purchasing Associate is responsible for the procurement of all products within his/her assigned region while maximizing relationships with vendors and minimizing inventory spend.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Essential Job Functions

• Form and maintain strong vendor relations.
• Identify new suppliers and assist negotiating supply agreements and contracts as needed, including discount structures, volume rebates, shipping, etc.
• Identify opportunities for cost management/value addition.
• Forecast procurement needs and reorder points.
• Ensure supplier compliance with all company regulations and requirements, including documentation.
• Handle purchasing issues.
• Be responsible for resource and supply availability and timing.
• Perform cost analysis on items, quantities and holding costs.
• Increase ROI thru maintaining quality vendor relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Previous purchasing or logistics experience, preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Great written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications with the ability to quickly learn new inventory/purchasing systems.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and talking on the phone, attending virtual online meetings, and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.