Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Great Work Environment
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our team! As a Purchasing Assistant, you will be working with multiple departments to determine their supply needs, place orders, and assist in finding the tools they need to do their jobs. You will also be assisting in contract management, following up on supply requests, and monitoring inventory levels of essential goods. The ideal candidate has strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to multitask and shift priorities as needed, and an understanding of supply chain procedures.
Responsibilities
- Take supply requests from departments, determining need
- Place orders, follow up on delays, and maintain strong working relationships with vendors
- Maintain accurate inventory levels, ordering an appropriate amount of product before it is at critical levels
- Evaluate offers from multiple vendors, determining the best place to order based on price and quality, conducting research as necessary to find an appropriate supplier
- Manage vendor contracts, as needed
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a similar position desired
- Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of the supply chain, and common issues surrounding it, desired
- The ability to multitask and shift priorities, as needed
- Flexible Work Hours
About AGT Labs
AGT Labs was founded as a specialized extension of A&B Labs, with a dedicated focus on non-environmental laboratory testing services. While A&B Labs continues to lead in environmental and microbial testing, AGT Labs was launched to provide clients with a streamlined, expert-driven experience in areas such as food testing, industrial hygiene monitoring, asbestos analysis, and petroleum testing.
Although AGT Labs is newly launched, our foundation is built on over three decades of laboratory expertise, advanced instrumentation, and deep regulatory knowledge. We operate under strict adherence to U.S. compliance standards, including ISO/IEC 17025, FDA, EPA, OSHA, and ASTM protocols.
Located in Houston, TX, our facility serves clients across the country, offering rapid turnaround, personalized service, and technically sound reporting. AGT Labs exists to help organizations make informed decisions, ensure workplace safety, protect public health, and maintain the highest levels of product quality and regulatory readiness.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to deliver accurate, timely, and regulatory-compliant laboratory testing services that protect public health, worker safety, and environmental integrity across the World.
As a U.S. based spin-off from A&B Labs, we carry forward a legacy of scientific excellence, offering specialized expertise in food testing, industrial hygiene, asbestos analysis, and petroleum testing. We are committed to helping our clients meet strict federal and state regulations, including FDA, EPA, OSHA, and NIOSH standards—while upholding the highest levels of quality, transparency, and customer service.
Careers
At AGT Labs, we recognize that our success stems from the collective efforts and strategies of our team. We strive to attract and retain professionals with the right skills, experience, and attitude. If your expertise is in analytics, field operations, marketing/sales, or management, we would like you to submit your application and resume. We value our employees and express our appreciation through a robust benefits program.