Supply Chain Specialist/Buyer (Hybrid)

CSW Industrials Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) and pension

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

RectorSeal, based in Houston, TX, is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to manage vendor relationships, negotiate favorable terms, and ensure timely procurement of products for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and construction markets.

The role focuses on purchase planning, supplier management, and collaboration with Production Planning to balance demand with optimal costs while avoiding excess inventory. This is a hybrid onsite/remote position at the Houston Spenwick facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 5 years’ experience in procurement and sourcing/logistics.

Responsibilities

• Plan purchase orders based on inventory and sales forecast to ensure in‑stock targets.
• Collaborate with sales and planning to maintain accurate demand forecasts in JD Edwards (JDE).
• Manage supplier qualifications, negotiate prices and terms, and place orders.
• Coordinate with internal customers to confirm product specs and drawings.
• Ensure documentation for logistics/warehouse is accurate and complete.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve purchasing processes.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Teams

MS Project

Job description

Job Overview: RectorSeal is a fast-growing company that services professional contractors in the HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and construction markets. RectorSeal is continuously building on its long track record of success by introducing new products that address unique needs for professional contractors. Our large portfolio of both manufactured and buy out products require a diverse supply chain and vendor network. We are looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to help manage vendor relationships, negotiate low costs and favorable terms, and ensure we have the right products available at the right time.

Job Details

Description

Job Overview

RectorSeal is a fast-growing company that services professional contractors in the HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and construction markets. RectorSeal is continuously building on its long track record of success by introducing new products that address unique needs for professional contractors. Our large portfolio of both manufactured and buy out products require a diverse supply chain and vendor network. We are looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to help manage vendor relationships, negotiate low costs and favorable terms, and ensure we have the right products available at the right time.

The Supply Chain Specialist will be responsible for negotiations, vendor management, purchase planning, and buying activities. The supply chain team is accountable for assuring the continuous supply and timely procurement of orders to maintain maximum production levels at optimum costs consistent with quality and quantity specifications. Close coordination with Production Planning is required to ensure adequate quantities for customer demand but avoiding unnecessary inventory buildup.

This position follows a hybrid schedule, requiring employees to work onsite at our Houston Spenwick facility three days per week and remotely two days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan purchase orders based on current inventory levels and sales forecast to ensure target weeks in stock on hand.
• Work cross functionally with the sales and planning teams to ensure all demand forecast are up to date and accurate in JDE.
• Maintains purchase order delivery dates up to date and analyze MRP generated messages.
• Interface directly with suppliers and qualify new suppliers, negotiate purchase prices, payment terms and place purchase orders for products and services as required.
• Work with internal customers to ensure specifications and drawings are appropriate for products required.
• Ensure that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.
• Find opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk through targeted negotiations.
• Employ sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow‑up activities.
• Work with Production Development and Engineering Team on new product development to determine best sourcing options and be the focal contact person on commercial matters.
• Continuously evaluate purchasing process to identify opportunities for improvement and streamlining.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in ERP system, JDE preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field

Required Experience

• 5 years’ experience in procurement and sourcing/logistics (chemicals, containers, packaging goods, and/or finished product buyouts)

Skills/Competencies

• Strong PC skills (MS Office Suite, especially Excel, Teams and MS Project)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Ability to handle last minute priority changes and tight deadlines.

Benefits:

At RectorSeal, our employees enjoy the following benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, paid time off program with paid holidays, and various wellness programs.

About RectorSeal

Based in Houston, Texas, RectorSeal, LLC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of CSW Industrials, Inc. [NYSE: CSW] and is a leading provider of quality solutions for the professional trades serving heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC/R), plumbing, electrical, and construction markets. For more information about RectorSeal’s innovative products and brands that increase efficiency and improve reliability, please visit www.RectorSeal.com.

About CSW Industrials

CSW Industrials is a diversified industrial growth company with industry‑leading operations in three segments: Contractor Solutions, Specialized Reliability Solutions, and Engineered Building Solutions. CSW provides niche, value‑added products with two essential commonalities: performance and reliability. The primary end markets we serve with our well‑known brands include HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical, general industrial, architecturally‑specified building products, energy, mining, and rail transportation.