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Purchasing Agent

DXP Enterprises, Inc.
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/28/2025
Do you want to grow with us? At DXP we are passionate about what we do and driven to be the best solution for our industrial customers. Since 1908 DXP has been dedicated to the highest quality of customer service through our expertise of the products we distribute and the technical services we perform with a sense of individual pride and company spirit. Throughout your career with DXP, we will encourage and empower you to take an active role in identifying and driving your development, so you feel total confidence in your ability to achieve ongoing success. We aspire to be the best solution for the Industrial customers' needs for MROP products and services through our Innovative Pumping Solutions, Metal Working, Supply Chain Services and Service Centers.

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Summary

The Purchasing position will assist the inventory and procurement department, manage the open purchase order report with a heavy focus on expediting, resolve pricing discrepancies and other issues as needed, monitor stock outs and make recommendations for changes in stocking levels, and communicate with the field on purchase order issues, extended lead times, and critical customer requirements.

Responsibilities of the Purchasing Agent include, but are not limited to:

  • Create Purchase Orders based on open customer orders or stock needs.
  • Manage the open purchase order report with a heavy focus on expediting to meet deadlines.
  • Resolve pricing discrepancies and lead time issues as needed.
  • Monitor stock outs and make recommendations for changes in stocking levels.
  • Communicate with the field on purchase order issues, extended lead times, and critical requirements.
  • Monitor supplier performance and requirements.
  • Ensure inventory is aligned with sales needs.

Qualifications of the Purchasing Agent include, but are not limited to:

  • Experience in the Metal Work Industry / Machine Shop.
  • Computer literate, preferably Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Able to work closely with others in a team environment, good interpersonal skills.
  • Adaptable to change; must be willing to make necessary adjustments to meet department workload and deadlines.

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Additional Information

Physical Demand: Sitting for long periods of time.

Working Conditions: Office and warehouse environment.

Training/Certifications: N/A.

Shift Time/Overtime: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.

Travel: N/A.

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Location: USA:TX:Houston

DXP is always looking for individuals who want to join a team of employees who have the desire to achieve remarkable accomplishments together. The culture of the organization is supportive and goal oriented with high expectations, yet it is an environment where the team spirit inspires everyone to do their best. All DXP employees play a vital part in the organization and are treated with respect. By applying to DXP, you will have the opportunity to speak with some of the most respected professionals in the industry.

DXP offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time regular employees, normally working a minimum of 30 hours per week including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, 401(k), paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products. All part-time and temporary employees are eligible for 401(k).

Minimum Required Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. EOE/M/F/D/V

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