Overview

Stress Engineering Services, Inc. is the premier provider of engineered solutions and professional consulting services across a wide range of engineering disciplines. Since 1972, our clients have benefited from our special in-depth technical knowledge and proven performance in failure analysis, solid mechanics and structural design, reliability and predictive engineering, electrical engineering, IoT device development, IIoT solutions implementation, instrumentation and testing, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, floating systems, forensics, and material science. We maintain an excellent reputation within the industries we serve, with more than 80% of our current business from repeat clients or direct referrals. This position is located in the Northwest area of Houston, TX, and does offer a flexible schedule, but is not a remote/virtual/hybrid position. Stress Engineering Services, Inc. is not an EPC company, so blanket RFQs WILL NOT be generated in most situations. Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and services utilizing company procurement process and systems • Track all issued orders from request through delivery, including delays or cancellations • Negotiation with suppliers for best delivery and pricing • Verification of Approved Supplier List (ASL) for quality assurance of supplier performance • Assist with supplier audits to ensure acceptable levels of performance and quality • Help personnel select suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency • Communicate effectively with suppliers in varying types of industries • Assist with shipping and receiving functions of parts and completed systems when necessary • Gain basic knowledge of parts/tools used in routine designs and services • Prioritize daily work and other duties as assigned with minimal supervision • Cooperate with company personnel as needed with procurement-adjacent tasks • Assist with enhancement of existing procedures for compliance with client requirements • Overall, the successful candidate will be an active part of a team, adapting quickly in a fast-paced environment to enable a smooth procurement experience for the company and its suppliers Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma • 3+ years of procurement or purchasing experience • Knowledge of the principles and practices of Procurement • Self-starter and able to work diligently without supervision • Ability to prioritize, multi-task and focus on detail • Knowledge of an ERP system – Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred • Must be well-organized and have solid documentation skills • Strong research and analytical skills • Robust experience with Microsoft Office • Experience with accounting processes related to procurement • Perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy • Ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact with others productively