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.

We have 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 will report to the Procurement Manager and will perform the duties described below as an exempt employee.

• Promptly purchase all commodities and technical equipment (e.g., pumps, valves, controls, vessels, and piping) for the manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment systems
• Copy data, compile records, and prepare reports
• Operate computer terminal to input and retrieve data
• Purchase supplies and record purchases
• Enter all purchase orders and assist other departments when required
• Review requisitions
• Consult with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
• Prepare 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
• Interface with all departments and resolve problems and issues with needed purchase items
• Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Travel when needed to meet project requirements

• Obtain quotations from vendors for projects and review them
• Negotiate supplier prices and purchase commodities for projects expediting to meet due dates
• Approve supplier invoices, manage purchasing budgets, identify missing materials, and follow up on partial deliveries
• Maintain budget reports
• 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

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

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.

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