Hardware Procurement Specialist Job at Precision Glass Industries, Houston, TX

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  • Precision Glass Industries
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Company: Precision Glass Industries- Aeon Glass Hardware

About Us:

AEON Glass Hardware is a leading glass hardware brand, modernizing frameless shower doors and enclosures and heavy glass entrance systems. Part of Precision Glass Industries, a Houston based commercial custom glass fabricator, AEON offers current, superior, and durable clamps, clips, handles and knobs, hinges, sliding door sets, shower door vinyl, and towel bars. We are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. For more information visit:

Position Overview:

The Hardware Procurement Specialist will be responsible for developing and executing demand fulfillment strategies, order management, and supply chain initiatives, including all aspects of procurement, material cost reduction, supplier negotiations, quality and delivery improvements, and time to market efficiency. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic performer with proven negotiation skills, strategic sourcing-supply chain knowledge, order management, cross functional team collaboration and an understanding of procurement best practices.

What will you do:

  • Ensure all glass hardware orders are placed, tracked and received accurately in a timely manner, to prevent stockouts and adhere to business KPI’s.
  • Review vendor pricing/delivery/QA metrics to ensure AEON derives best value in procurement and product solutions.
  • Track and replace inventory as needed ensuring critical levels of hardware are maintained.
  • Ensure that inventory records are maintained accurately for quality assurance and audit purposes.
  • Review warehouse space availability and optimize space use in the warehouse to minimize clutter/overstocking. Track inventory levels and trends to optimize stock rotation.
  • Ensure older inventory is pulled first (FIFO – First In, First Out) to minimize waste due to obsolescence.
  • Cost performance benefit – drive down purchasing costs, monitor market trends and time to market availability. Demonstrate measurable cost savings in purchasing, stock rotation and vendor KPI tracking
  • Measure and track the percentage of items returned by customers, broken down by the reason for return (e.g., errors in picking, labeling mistakes, human error).
  • Identify areas for improvement in order accuracy and quality control.
  • Monitor procurement budgets and contribute to cost control initiatives.
  • Work with the planning team to support production optimization and supply planning.
  • Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, ensuring performance improvements and risk mitigation.
  • Drive cost-reduction initiatives through competitive sourcing, supplier consolidation, and alternative sourcing solutions.
  • Track and report savings, department KPIs, and category performance to measure impact.
  • Support cross-functional teams in product development, supply planning, and operational efficiency improvements.
  • Conduct spends analysis, cost modeling, and quotation comparisons to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Additional tasks as mandated by your manager and business needs.

Required Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Analytical mindset and sound decision-making ability
  • Results-driven and detail-oriented
  • High professional ethics and integrity

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement and demand management, preferably in manufacturing or industrial sectors, with SKU’s ranging from 1000-2000 items.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience with NetSuite and WMS preferred.

Featured benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance

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