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≈ $41k – $86k per year (Estimated)
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In office (North Canton)

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Powell Industries scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Powell Industries is a Houston-based manufacturer of custom-engineered electrical power distribution and control equipment, including ANSI and IEC metal-clad and metal-enclosed switchgear, circuit breakers, DC switchgear, power rectifiers and integrated electrical houses. Founded in 1947 as a metal-working shop serving Houston petrochemical plants, it serves oil and gas, petrochemical, utility, transit and commercial markets, with plants and service centers in the US, in Canada through Powell Canada, and in the UK. It hires mechanical and electrical assemblers, painters, fabrication machine operators, electrical engineers, field service technicians and supervisors.

The Purchasing Buyer I Position is assigned raw materials, components, and/or parts for which they are responsible for procuring in a cost effective and timely manner. Demand for those materials, components, and/or parts will be generated from requisitions or through SCP. In cases of low volume/low value items the Purchasing Buyer I may solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and then purchase materials and/or services.

* Adhere to Powell Safety Rules and assure Suppliers do the same

* Review open buy requirements, issue purchase orders, and expedite delivery of the material or service as appropriate.

* Issue purchase orders of $50,000 or less without additional approvals

* Achieve cost improvement targets assigned by Manager

* Achieve inventory reduction targets assigned by Manager

* Establish Payment Terms of not less than Net 45 days with all new suppliers.

* Achieve supplier PPM targets as assigned by Manager

* Promptly disposition excess and/or obsolete purchased inventory

* Monitor and maintain the Purchasing Category Value completeness and accuracy of the items assigned

* Proactively advance professional knowledge and education

* Perform other related duties as assigned

Job Requirements

* High school diploma

* Minimum 0-2 years in a manufacturing environment

* Minimum 0-2 years in a material and/or purchasing assignment

* Good interpersonal relationship skills

* Strong analytical skills

* Good oral and written communication skills

* Good computer skills

* Must be responsible and dependable

* Attend in house and outside training sessions.

* Attend local professional associations.

* Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products.

* Travel may be required.

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