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, Dallas, Memphis, 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 companyu2019s 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 organizationu2019s continual improvement program and conform to ISO 9001 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.

Created: 2026-02-06