Senior Welding Supply Buyer & Inventory Strategist

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

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.