Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

$65k - $70k

Lofton Staffing & Security

Buyer/Purchasing Agent Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: $65000-$70000 Position: Clerk / Purchasing Description:
Buyer / Purchasing Agent (Industrial Distribution)
Houston, TX | Temp-to-Hire | $65,000-$70,000+ DOE
Lofton Staffing - Industrial Supply Opportunity
Lofton Staffing is hiring a Buyer / Purchasing Agent for a temp-to-hire industrial distribution role in Houston . This position is responsible for purchasing MRO, industrial supply, and wholesale distribution products , managing vendor relationships, and supporting inventory availability, pricing accuracy, and margin performance .
This role is best suited for candidates with industrial distribution purchasing experience (not manufacturing procurement). Experience in SKU-heavy environments, fast-moving inventory, and vendor negotiation is strongly preferred.
Buyer, Purchasing Agent, Industrial Buyer, MRO Buyer, Inventory Buyer, Supply Chain, Procurement, Distribution Purchasing
Purchase industrial supply and MRO products in a high-SKU distribution environment
Manage purchase orders from issuance through delivery and receipt
Maintain optimal inventory levels based on demand, turns, and usage trends
Monitor vendor performance and resolve purchasing discrepancies
Work with ERP systems to maintain accurate purchasing and inventory data
Partner with sales, warehouse, and operations teams to support demand
Identify opportunities to improve inventory turns, cost savings, and profitability
Support continuous improvement in purchasing processes and vendor strategy
3+ years of experience as a Buyer, Purchasing Agent, or similar role

Industrial distribution / wholesale distribution experience strongly preferred
Background in MRO, fasteners, safety, electrical, PVF, or industrial supply products
Experience managing SKU-based inventory environments
Strong understanding of margins, pricing, and cost analysis
Advanced Excel and analytical skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced distribution environment

Industrial supply distributors such as:
Fastener distribution
Safety/PPE distribution
Electrical supply distribution
PVF (pipe, valve, fittings) distribution

Branch-based or warehouse-supported purchasing environment
Experience improving inventory turns and supplier performance
Temp-to-hire with long-term opportunity

Monday-Friday schedule
Full-time position

#Requirements: Job Type: Temp to Hire Post Date: 05/15/2026

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