Industrial Engineer Supply Chain & Procurement - Buyer Houston

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com.

Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Industrial Engineer of Supply Chain & Procurement - Buyer to work in our Houston office. The hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Industrial Engineer of Supply Chain & Procurement - Buyer will report to the Procurement Manager, will perform the duties described in the job description below, and will be considered an Exempt employee.

The ideal candidate will have a background in procurement, specifically within the technical commodities industry of valves, pumps, vessels, and other water treatment equipment. This candidate will have savvy negotiation skills, be highly organized, a relationship builder, customer service driven, and a team player.

Job Description:

• Promptly purchase all commodities and technical equipment (e.g., pumps, valves, controls, vessels, and piping) for the manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment systems 
• Copies data and compiles records and reports.
• Operated computer terminal to input and retrieve data.
• Purchases supplies.
• Data entry of all purchase orders.
• Assisting other departments when it is required.
• Review requisitions.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Prepares purchase orders or bid requests. Receive and contact vendors to find out the status of an order.
• Contact vendors with discrepancies in quantity and quality.
• I interfaced with all departments and resolved problems and issues with needed purchase items.
• Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Traveling when needed to meet project requirements.

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to get quotations from vendors for projects & review them.
• Ability to negotiate supplier prices and purchase commodities for projects expediting to meet the due date.
• Ability to approve supplier invoices, manage appropriate purchasing budget, check for missing material in the shop, and follow up on partial deliveries.
• Ability to maintain budget reports.
• Ability to handle nonconformance with the Quality department.
• Knowledge of industrial water and wastewater treatment systems is preferred.
• Prior purchasing experience with international vendors is desired.
• Working knowledge of SAP.

Benefits:

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401 (k) plan. All benefits are based on eligibility.

Essential Functions:

To succeed in this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time and limited walking and standing.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Two (2) years of experience is preferred
• One (1) year of experience with SAP is preferred