San Antonio Water System

  • Materials Coordinator

  • SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM
  • 2800 U.S. Hwy. 281 N., San Antonio, Texas 78212 United States View Map

Job Description

Grade 15 - Starting hourly rate: $20.95. Rate of pay depends on qualifications and experience.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Materials Coordinator replenishes inventory material for multiple warehouses and requisitions material and equipment for internal customers. In addition, this position co-coordinates and researches cycle counts, and supports/participates in annual inventories. The Coordinator must ensure that all material requests and quotes are in compliance with SAWS purchasing procedures and policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Procures stock material and orders non-stock materials utilizing pre-defined contracts/purchase orders and requisitions.
  • Purchases stock materials utilizing credit cards, petty cash, and requests for payment.
  • Responsible for creating item numbers and specifications and inputting them into the inventory management software.
  • Monitors inventory levels to maintain department metrics and objectives
  • Researches discrepancies on stock levels, special order items, receipts and invoices.
  • Evaluates and verifies supplier performance according to contract requirements to insure specifications, price, and delivery time are being met.
  • Creates, modifies, and maintains reports from the software databases.
  • Participates in cycle counts and annual inventories.
  • Provides guidance to internal customer to comply with SAWS purchasing policy and procedure.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING
  • This position works under general supervision.
  • This position is responsible for determining the replenishment strategies for stock material.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Three years' experience in inventory planning.
  • Knowledge of ABC Analysis, Safety Stock, Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), and Inventory Management.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel.
  • Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
  • Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Manufacturing Management Level 1 Certificates.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Crystal Reports.

JOB DIMENSIONS
  • Contact with internal customers, vendors, contractors, management, and regulatory agencies.
  • Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
  • Responsible for procuring stock materials in support of an inventory valuing approximately $5,000,000 annually.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include occasional lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds. Occasionally subject to climbing stairs/ladder to perform job scope. Requires visual acuity, speech and hearing. Working conditions are in an office/warehouse environment and occasionally performs duties in outside environment. May be required to operate a company vehicle.

May be required to work hours other than regular schedule including nights and weekends.

San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:
  • Competitive, market-based salaries
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Prescription drug program
  • Vision care plan
  • Two retirement plans
  • Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
  • Disability income
  • Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
  • Education assistance program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
  • Wellness programs
  • On-Site Fitness Facilities
  • Community service opportunities


Closing Date/Time: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
San Antonio Water System

San Antonio Water System

(210) 233-2025

The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is a public utility owned by the City of San Antonio. SAWS serves 2 million people in Bexar County as well as parts of Medina and Atascosa counties.  The population includes more than 511,300 water customers and 457,600 wastewater customers. SAWS actively seeks out public participation in its operations and planning, while SAWS volunteers strive to help their neighbors in need.

As an industry leader in conservation and water and wastewater management, SAWS provides sustainable, affordable water services. To deliver responsible water services, our investment in our employees – one of our greatest assets – ranks as a top priority.

San Antonio Water System's Board of Trustees has adopted mission, vision and values statements that serve as a foundation to move the utility forward through 2050 and reinforce San Antonio's much-deserved reputation as Waterful. 

Our Mission: Sustainable, Affordable Water Services / Our Vision: To be leaders in delivering responsible water services for life. / Our Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Safety.

SAWS is a values-based organization that believes in diversity in all aspects of our business. At SAWS, we attract and retain the finest individuals whose diverse talents drive innovation. We recognize that differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, physical ability or any characteristic protected by law, enrich and empower our work environment. We respectfully infuse diversity in our daily work lives with the knowledge that people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences make connections that make SAWS a success.

SAWS is committed to providing our employees with a healthy, safe, and rewarding work environment where all employees have an equal opportunity for professional and personal growth. SAWS employees go beyond what is expected – developing remarkable, award-winning programs in conservation, water resources, watershed protection and wastewater treatment.

Why Choose a Career at SAWS?  

For Your Work-Life Balance: SAWS is proud to invest in its employees by offering a variety of paid time off to help meet the work-life balance goals of you and your family.

For Your Professional Growth: Professional growth is key to both our employees’ success as well as SAWS’. That’s why SAWS offers a number of professional development opportunities that achieve both personal and company goals.

For Your Future: Achieving your personal financial goals is an important part of your life. SAWS makes it easy for employees to save for retirement by providing several retirement plan options.

For Your Health: SAWS offers a range of health, dental and vision benefits, and Wellness Programs to help meet each employee’s needs.

For your Protection: SAWS offers life insurance and disability coverage to meet the need for protection against life’s unexpected events.

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