Purchasing Specialist

Advanced Compressed Air Solutions LLC; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Compressed Air Solutions LLC in Tomball, TX seeks a Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement for sales, service, and installation teams. You will process orders, verify part numbers, and coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery and accurate pricing. Strong ERP and organizational skills are required.

You will collaborate with Sales, Service, Warehouse and Project teams, track backorders, and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining accurate purchasing records.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing, procurement, or purchasing-related experience.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to learn and effectively use ERP and purchasing software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple purchase orders and deadlines.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work effectively with vendors and internal departments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to take ownership of purchasing responsibilities and follow issues through to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage purchase orders.
• Purchase compressor equipment, replacement parts, fittings, piping materials, service parts, and general supplies.
• Review purchase requirements and verify part numbers, quantities, pricing, vendors, and delivery dates.
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with vendors to ensure materials arrive when needed.
• Work closely with Sales, Service, Warehouse, and Project/Installation teams to identify purchasing requirements.
• Support compressor installations by ensuring required equipment, parts, piping, fittings, and materials are ordered and available when needed.
• Review sales orders, service orders, project requirements, and material lists for purchasing needs.
• Obtain vendor quotes and compare price, availability, freight, and lead times.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate vendor and purchasing information in the company's business systems.
• Track backorders and communicate delays to the appropriate ACAS team members.
• Identify potential material shortages before they impact a job or customer.
• Coordinate with the warehouse to verify receipt of purchased materials.
• Assist with inventory management and identify opportunities to improve stocking levels.
• Research alternative parts or vendors when materials are unavailable.
• Process returns, credits, and warranty-related purchasing issues.
• Maintain organized purchasing records and documentation.
• Assist with developing and maintaining preferred vendor relationships.
• Help identify purchasing cost savings and improve purchasing efficiency.
• Support month-end purchasing and invoice reconciliation as needed.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Vendor communication

ERP software aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epicor Prophet 21 (P21)

ERP systems

Job description

About Us

Advanced Compressed Air Solutions distributes and supports only the highest quality products. With customer service as our primary mission, we work closely with customers to establish solid business relationships within the Houston metro area and throughout Texas and beyond.

About Us

Advanced Compressed Air Solutions distributes and supports only the highest quality products. With customer service as our primary mission, we work closely with customers to establish solid business relationships within the Houston metro area and throughout Texas and beyond.

We provide reliable compressed air systems and support companies seeking quality suppliers of dependable products, services, and technical support. ACAS is a leader in the compressed air industry, dedicated to providing cost-effective alternatives with the best possible products and services.

Visit our Website: advancedcompressedair.com

Summary

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for purchasing equipment, parts, materials, and supplies needed to support our sales, service, and installation departments. This position requires strong computer skills, excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to learn and effectively use business software systems.

The ideal candidate is someone who takes ownership, follows through on commitments, communicates well with vendors and internal departments, and understands that timely purchasing directly impacts customer service, technician productivity, and job profitability.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage purchase orders.
• Purchase compressor equipment, replacement parts, fittings, piping materials, service parts, and general supplies.
• Review purchase requirements and verify part numbers, quantities, pricing, vendors, and delivery dates.
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with vendors to ensure materials arrive when needed.
• Work closely with Sales, Service, Warehouse, and Project/Installation teams to identify purchasing requirements.
• Support compressor installations by ensuring required equipment, parts, piping, fittings, and materials are ordered and available when needed.
• Review sales orders, service orders, project requirements, and material lists for purchasing needs.
• Obtain vendor quotes and compare price, availability, freight, and lead times.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate vendor and purchasing information in the company's business systems.
• Track backorders and communicate delays to the appropriate ACAS team members.
• Identify potential material shortages before they impact a job or customer.
• Coordinate with the warehouse to verify receipt of purchased materials.
• Assist with inventory management and identify opportunities to improve stocking levels.
• Research alternative parts or vendors when materials are unavailable.
• Process returns, credits, and warranty-related purchasing issues.
• Maintain organized purchasing records and documentation.
• Assist with developing and maintaining preferred vendor relationships.
• Help identify purchasing cost savings and improve purchasing efficiency.
• Support month-end purchasing and invoice reconciliation as needed.

Computer And ERP System Experience

Strong computer skills are required for this position.

The Successful Candidate Should Be Comfortable Working With

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• ERP/business management systems
• Purchasing and inventory systems
• Vendor websites and online ordering platforms
• Email and electronic documentation

Experience with Epicor Prophet 21 (P21) is preferred but not required. Candidates with experience using other ERP, purchasing, inventory, or business management systems will be considered.

Qualifications

Required

• Previous purchasing, procurement, or purchasing-related experience.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to learn and effectively use ERP and purchasing software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple purchase orders and deadlines.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work effectively with vendors and internal departments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to take ownership of purchasing responsibilities and follow issues through to resolution.

Preferred – Not Required

• Experience with Epicor Prophet 21 (P21).
• Experience in the compressed air, industrial equipment, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, or industrial distribution industries.
• Knowledge of compressors, dryers, filtration, receivers, piping, valves, fittings, and related equipment.
• Experience purchasing service parts and equipment.
• Experience purchasing materials for installation or construction projects.
• Experience with inventory control.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of purchasing/procurement experience preferred.
• Epicor P21 experience preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of air compressors and compressed air systems preferred, but not required.
• Industrial equipment or compressed-air experience is a significant advantage.

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