Hydraquip - Purchasing Associate - Level 1

Employee Owned Holdings, Inc.•Houston, TX

About The Position

Hydraquip is looking for a candidate who wants to take the next step in their technical career to join our 100% employee-owned company. Hydraquip has four divisions: electric systems, fluid power, service & repair, and fluid conveyance. With offices in Houston, Dallas, Memphis, Tulsa, Denver, and Lafayette, Hydraquip has a broad footprint with many opportunities for growth within the company. The Purchasing Associate - Level 1 is responsible for purchasing goods for the company in an efficient and economical manner following established policies and procedures in processing purchase orders.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent secondary education.
Zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in purchasing, distribution or related field.
Education as described above may be accepted in lieu of experience.
Able to read, interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and produce manuals.
Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
Able to speak effectively before groups of customers, vendors, and groups of customers and employees of organization.
Able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, fractions, and percentages.
Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and correspondence.
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Follow company’s policies and procedures for the purchase of goods and services.
Follow policies and procedures established by the Hydraquip President, and monitors approval of purchasing requisitions.
Make certain that purchasing documents are completed properly and the terms and conditions of purchase are appropriate.
Keep accurate records, including price histories and any problems in doing business with particular vendors.
Work closely with Coordinators and sales representatives scheduling production to maintain an appropriate level of inventory.
Carry out all duties and responsibilities in an ethical and conscientious manner.
Support and participate in the organization’s continual improvement program and conform to ISO 9001:2008 requirements by complying with the Quality Policy and procedures and meeting Quality Management System objectives.
Responsible for a select number of product lines.
Training existing and new employees.
Other duties as assigned.