Jr Buyer

Piping Technology & Products Inc • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Piping Technology & Products is a fast-growing manufacturing company supplying pipe supports and expansion joints worldwide. We’re looking for a Junior Buyer who has entry-level experience in purchasing.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to initiate supplier contacts, obtain price and availability, quote and place purchase orders, and review and manage inventory levels.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma. College Credit Preferred.
• Must be able to follow safety protocols for working inside a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to be on time, with minimal absences.
• The ability to maintain complete organization and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel, as well as with customers and other outside contacts.
• Basic administrative and clerical skills
• Ability to type and use a personal computer keyboard efficiently.
• Ability to operate a calculator, copy machine, and telephone equipment.
• Good mathematical and grammatical skills.
• Basic understanding of personal computers, printers, and spreadsheets necessary. Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel required. Google Suite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Purchase office stationery, copy paper, toner, occasional catering, and PPE for the entire plant.
• Accurately generate quotation requests and purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on past due orders.
• Communicate with department managers to assure material being purchased meets their specifications and delivery requirements.
• Track shipments from the vendor to the freight forwarder to the intended destination.
• Review requisitions; confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
• Create and maintain purchase orders and invoice files for review and audit purposes.
• Reconcile PO’s on Subcontracted Jobs.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance of all Company policies, rules, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees