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RIO MARINE Houston, TX
$49k-65k (estimate)
Full Time | Wholesale 2 Weeks Ago
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RIO MARINE is Hiring a Purchasing Agent Near Houston, TX

Purchaser

Rio Marine is expanding in the locations listed below. Rio has a family type of environment where all members work together as a team to assist each other, grow the company, and support the challenges that lay ahead of us together. We have worked hard to build a team of good people. We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality parts, service, solutions, support, and engineering. RCH is looking for long term team members who want to be an integral part of our growing business where each member has a direct contribution on the direction we take as a company.


Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for Purchasing functions for the Company.
  • Interface with technicians, engineers, and managers to determine best components for fit, form & function replacements.
  • Communicate and Track required delivery with actual and notify relevant personnel.
  • Interface with Vendors for purchasing materials and equipment to support Company sales.
  • Use competitive bidding practices to get the best price.
  • Determine the best economical-purchase quantities to minimize the prices paid to our Suppliers.
  • Coordinate directly with all Managers in the purchasing of all job-related and inventory equipment.
  • Expedite equipment as necessary to meet delivery schedules.
  • Assist in other Administrative areas as requested by the Company.

The above jobs shall be performed in accordance with the processes and procedures defined in the Quality Management System


Qualifications

Education

  • High School
  • Practical experience and skill
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Purchasing and/or other administrative functions
  • Excellent Telephone Communications skills
  • Technical/Mechanical Aptitude


Authorities

  • Ensure product quality and customer satisfaction in accordance with the processes and procedures defined in the Quality Management System.
  • Perform actions in accordance with the yearly Strategic Marketing Plan.


Full Compensation Package Available to include:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental
  • 401K, Paid Holiday

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Wholesale

SALARY

$49k-65k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/02/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/05/2024

WEBSITE

riomarine.com

HEADQUARTERS

Houston, TX

SIZE

<25

INDUSTRY

Wholesale

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