Buyer, Welding Supply

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

AllTex Welding Supply is a rapidly-growing, family-oriented, full-service welding supply and industrial gas distributor based in Waller, Texas. We are committed to providing legendary customer service, and our team of talented individuals takes pride in building lasting relationships through expertise, integrity, and reliability.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced buyer who has worked on both sides of the welding supply business: purchasing and sales. You know how products move because you’ve worked directly with customers. You understand what they buy, what they’ll accept as a substitute, and which items need to be on the shelf right away.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Replenish inventory so the right hardgoods are in stock in the right quantities at the best possible cost
• Process special orders and direct-ship requests accurately and on time
• Manage inventory levels, vendor relationships, purchasing decisions, and replenishment strategies so customers get what they need, when they need it
• Negotiate pricing, terms, freight, and promotional programs with vendors
• Source special-order, hard-to-find, and cross-referenced items for the sales team
• Review purchase orders, expedite late shipments, and resolve vendor discrepancies
• Track price increases, product changes, and market trends, and recommend adjustments
• Communicate proactively with upper management and work across departments to meet company service goals

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 8+ years of combined buying and sales experience in the welding supply industry, with significant time in each.
• Strong working knowledge of welding hardgoods
• Ability to cross-reference part numbers across manufacturers and recommend the right alternatives
• Sound inventory judgment, with the ability to balance service levels, inventory investment, and profitability in a fast-paced distribution environment
• Strong organization, follow-through, and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at once
• Supervisory experience preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Stable employment with an established, growing welding supply distributor
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing organization.