About Us

A family-owned company in Sugar Land, Texas, Welker designs and manufactures innovative solutions for the oil and gas industry and beyond. With 65+ years of industry experience, ERP system, 3D CAD software, and on-site manual and computer-aided machines, we are a one-stop-shop for industry-leading products, turnkey solutions, and worldwide service. If you're looking to make a difference at a dynamic, forward-looking company, Welker might be the right fit for you.

About Our Buyer

Our ideal buyer is a self-motivated individual with a strong background in Purchasing and Supply Chain to be an integral part of the Purchasing department to help us achieve our company goals and objectives. This role is critical in securing dependable suppliers of materials and services, who do so at the lowest cost, highest quality, and with the best delivery times. Our buyers not only establish strong relationships with primary suppliers, but also find a steady stream of reliable secondary suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing for a wide array of supplies and components including but not limited to materials and finished parts for production
• Involved with negotiating supplier agreements and new vendor qualification
• Maintain up-to-date files on purchases and inquiries for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines
• These are some of the more frequent tasks you could expect to perform during your workday, but you may be called upon to fulfill other duties as needed

Key Skills

• Communication: Detail-oriented with strong analytical, communication, and follow-through skills
• Teamwork: Work with an attitude of cooperation and achievement
• Technical Aptitude: Fully conversant with modern procurement and purchasing techniques
• Work Ethic: Excellent organizational skills with a highly developed sense of urgency and prioritization; a commitment to continuous improvement

The Welker team is a diverse and motivated group. These key skills keep our Procurement department running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management or relevant field and equivalent experience
• Capable of completing daily tasks and projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to quickly adapt to new software programs, including the Welker ERP software

Does this sound like you? Submit your application, and let's talk!

This is a full-time position with the occasional opportunity for overtime. Starting salary is within the posted range and determined by experience, education, and potential. Welker cares for our employees, so we offer competitive benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and tuition reimbursement.