Buyer

Position Title: Buyer

Department: Purchasing

Reports To: Purchasing Manager

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time (On-Site)

Schedule: MondayFriday

About Piping Technology & Products (PT&P)

Founded in 1978 and based in Houston TX PT&P is a leading manufacturer of engineered pipe supports and other piping system products used in power refining chemical and related industries. Were known for fast turnaround reliable quality and a strong commitment to helping our customers keep critical infrastructure running. With a wide range of in-house capabilities PT&P continues to grow while staying focused on innovation service and long-term partnerships. Join our team and help deliver solutions that keep critical infrastructure running safely and efficiently.

Position Summary

Piping Technology & Products is a fast-growing manufacturing company supplying pipe supports and expansion joints worldwide. Were looking for aBuyerwho has significant experience in purchasing metal raw materials MRO Materials (Maintenance Repairs & Operations) cutting tools abrasives and related shop supplies are preferred.

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.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

Purchase office stationery copy paper toner shop tools weld wire abrasives cutting tools occasional catering and PPE for the entire plant.

Accurately and timely generate quotation requests and purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on past due orders.

Identify potential new suppliers for evaluation and qualification.

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.

Process return materials for credit repairs exchange etc.

Create and maintain purchase orders and invoice files for review and audit purposes.

Adhere to and ensure compliance of all Company policies rules procedures and housekeeping standards.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

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.

Why Join Us

This is a great opportunity to join a stable reputable company who has continued its success and growth over the past 50 years.

Company insurance benefits are available to new employees on the first day of the month following their start date.

Medical. Dental. Vision. Life. PTO. 401K