Buyer

Bray International, Inc. • Houston, TX

11d

About The Position

The Buyer supports procurement and supply chain operations at Bray International, an industrial manufacturer of valves, actuators, and control products. The role covers inventory replenishment, special-order purchasing, open-order management, expediting, cost reduction, and transportation optimization. It offers the opportunity to develop product knowledge and learn more advanced purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures, with the potential for professional growth and advancement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, inventory management, or planning is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field is preferred.
• Above-average skills with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated aptitude for mathematical formulas and equations.
• Basic understanding of MRP systems and their functionality.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a multitasking environment and communicate with all levels of management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Independent self-starter.

Nice To Haves

• Background or education in procurement, industrial distribution, or supply chain management.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or high-volume industrial distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and requisitions for stock replenishment and special-order procurement.
• Manage open orders and follow up with suppliers to promote timely delivery and maximize stock availability.
• Evaluate and manage vendor performance using supplier evaluation tools.
• Work with internal customers to ensure the proper flow of procured products through the supply chain.
• Identify, seek, implement, and maintain cost-saving alternatives.
• Maintain organizational principles of integrity and compliance and meet defined performance goals.
• Schedule, plan, expedite, and revise sales orders as needed.
• Coordinate change orders, expedite deliveries, and provide order-status updates to sales personnel.
• Review slow-moving and excess inventory and identify opportunities to substitute or reconfigure it into usable inventory.
• Build product knowledge and learn more advanced purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with standard policies, procedures, internal audit requirements, and quality management processes.
• Maintain timely and accurate order acknowledgments and supplier commitment dates.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plans.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, effective the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Smoke-free, drug-free workplace.
• Professional development and opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level