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Buyer/Purchasing Agent
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Lofton Staffing & Security
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination, Business Management -
Business
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Title:
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
Job Overview
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Analyze pricing, cost changes, and product margins
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times with suppliers
- Monitor vendor performance and resolve purchasing discrepancies
- Expedite orders and manage backorders to ensure product availability
- 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
- ERP system experience required (any major system)
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills
- Strong vendor communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced distribution environment
- Industrial supply distributors such as:
- MRO supply
- 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
- Exposure to pricing strategy or margin optimization
- $65,000-$70,000+ DOE
- 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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