Hydraquip - Purchasing Associate - Level 1

Hydraquip is looking for a candidate who wants to take the next step in their technical career to join our 100% employee-owned company. Hydraquip has four divisions: electric systems, fluid power, service & repair, and fluid conveyance. With offices in Houston, Memphis, San Antonio, Dallas, Tulsa, Denver, and Lafayette, Hydraquip has a broad footprint with many opportunities for growth within the company.

The Purchasing Associate - Level 1 is responsible for purchasing goods for the company in an efficient and economical manner following established policies and procedures in processing purchase orders.

Responsibilities:

• Follow company’s policies and procedures for the purchase of goods and services.

• Follow policies and procedures established by the Hydraquip President, and monitors approval of purchasing requisitions.
• Make certain that purchasing documents are completed properly and the terms and conditions of purchase are appropriate.
• Keep accurate records, including price histories and any problems in doing business with particular vendors.
• Work closely with Coordinators and sales representatives scheduling production to maintain an appropriate level of inventory.
• Carry out all duties and responsibilities in an ethical and conscientious manner.
• Support and participate in the organization’s continual improvement program and conform to ISO 9001:2008 requirements by complying with the Quality Policy and procedures and meeting Quality Management System objectives.
• Responsible for a select number of product lines.
• Training existing and new employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent secondary education.

EXPERIENCE

• Over five (5) years of experience in purchasing, distribution or related field.
• Education as described above may be accepted in lieu of experience.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment is considered a plus.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Able to read, interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and produce manuals.
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Able to speak effectively before groups of customers, vendors, and groups of customers and employees of organization.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, fractions, and percentages.
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and correspondence.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) plans with company match. A unique benefit Hydraquip offers as part of Employee Owned Holdings, Inc. is an employee stock ownership plan.

What is an ESOP?

ESOP is a special retirement program that allows employees to own stock in the company. When you join EOHI, you automatically begin investing in your future (without having to purchase shares). We are a high growth company committed to training our employee owners to develop their skills and advance in their careers.

- Studies also show that retirement account balances for ESOP companies are 2.5 times higher.

- ESOP companies grow 2.5 times faster than those companies without employee ownership.

- Research shows employee owned companies are superior in performance, employee benefits and employee morale because everyone is working towards a common goal.