Buyer - SemiTorr Group

SemiTorr Group, Inc. is a leading sales and distribution company for gas and fluid handling systems and components supporting the High Purity, Sanitary and Industrial markets. Our family of products includes process equipment, pumps, tubing, hoses, fittings, valves, filtration and instrumentation.

SemiTorr is a Subsidiary of FloWorks USA LP, which is a privately held company located in Houston, Texas.

Job Information

The Buyer is responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment and supplies from vendors as well as evaluating vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing the procurement queue and analyzing items for potential purchase
• Ensuring material is placed on order
• Following up with vendors, sales and customers to confirm delivery, specifications, and pricing
• Coordinating flow of material from vendor to customer in a timely fashion
• Following up on any order changes, cancellations, process returns and cancellations fees
• Evaluating daily purchasing reports, prioritizing purchase orders by critical need
• Ensuring orders meet the optimal levels to maximize profit and sales
• Maintaining product line purchasing parameters to ensure daily purchasing reports are accurate as calculated by computerized inventory system
• Initiating and verifying price changes in the computer inventory system
• Monitoring open orders and maintaining projected delivery dates

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of computer-based inventory management systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, with understanding of Microsoft Excel beyond beginner abilities
• Working knowledge of steel pipe, fitting and flange products.
• Have 2-4+ years' experience in a related field

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Continually required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Continually utilize visual acuity to read technical information and/or use a keyboard
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposure to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally loud noise (examples: shop tool noises, electric motors, moving mechanical equipment)

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office environment and standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers are used. Occasional visits to warehouses or operational sites may be required.

The Perks of Working Here

FloWorks offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Highlights include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with multiple plan options
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental coverage (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity)
• Employee Assistance Program (includes 3 free counseling sessions)
• Identity Theft Protection at discounted rates

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this role. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this role. This description supersedes any previous or undated descriptions for this role. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time. Questions about the duties and responsibilities of this position should be directed to the reporting Manager or Human Resources.

FloWorks is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Committed to fostering a culture where every individual is valued and empowered to contribute to shared success.

FloWorks participates in the US Government's E-Verify program.