Hydraquip - Purchasing Associate - Level 1

Company: Employee Owned Holdings, Inc.
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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 company’s 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 organization’s 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.

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