Purchasing Specialist

Flow Control Group•Tomball, TX

About The Position

Advanced Compressed Air Solutions (ACAS) is a leading provider of industrial compressed air equipment, parts, installation, and service. We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented Purchasing Specialist to support our growing operations. 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.

Requirements

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.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

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.
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.

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.
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.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Competitive 401(k) matching
Paid time off
Holidays
Parental leave
Wellness resources
Employee referral programs
Employee ownership program
Climb Financial Program (emergency assistance funds, earned wage access, financial coaching, low-cost loan options, retirement planning resources, opportunities to build long-term wealth through employee ownership)
FCG University (access to more than 80,000 learning courses)