Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an experienced Buyer / Purchasing Agent for complex industrial, engineered-to-order projects in Houston, Texas. This position will source and acquire materials, equipment, subcontracted services, and logistics while working closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, operations, and project teams. The Buyer / Purchasing Agent helps maintain efficient, compliant purchasing processes across the organization.
Responsibilities for the Buyer / Purchasing Agent
- Procurement activities for industrial projects by sourcing bulk materials, engineered equipment, instrumentation, subcontract services, shop services, and transportation support.
- Create, administer, and monitor purchase orders and blanket agreements to ensure accurate ordering, cost control, and timely delivery.
- Review drawings, specifications, and technical packages to confirm purchasing requirements and align orders with project needs.
- Gather supplier quotations, compare commercial proposals, coordinate technical reviews, and award business based on quality, schedule, and value.
- Work with vendors and internal stakeholders to address delivery delays, quality concerns, and material issues that could affect production or project execution.
- Support estimating and proposal efforts by providing current pricing, supplier lead times, and market availability information during bid development.
- Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Maintain supplier records, handle some vendor onboarding and status changes, track required insurance documentation, and assist with reporting related to leased or rented equipment.
- Provide purchasing support to manufacturing, facilities, and other internal teams by coordinating requisitions, supplier communication, and order fulfillment.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least 5 years of hands-on procurement experience in industrial or project-driven environments.
- Background purchasing materials, equipment, and services for industrial construction, fabrication, process equipment manufacturing, chemical processing, refinery, or petrochemical operations.
- Working knowledge of contract negotiation, vendor relationship management, purchase orders, requisitions, and sourcing processes.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements for procurement planning.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central; familiarity with SharePoint, MRP, and supply chain systems is preferred.
- Strong ability to support bid preparation, pricing reviews, forecasting inputs, and cross-functional coordination in fast-paced project settings.