Buyer I

Davita Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas industry is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator in Houston. This position plays a crucial role in supporting manufacturing through inventory management, procurement processes, and vendor relations. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong analytical and negotiation skills, with a commitment to detail and efficiency. A comprehensive benefits package and a focus on diversity and inclusion are part of this opportunity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Matching 401k

Company-paid pension

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a similar purchasing role within manufacturing.
• Supplier management and inventory experience required.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with web-based ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and procure inventory and supplies, place purchase orders with vendors.
• Ensure supplier order acknowledgments and on-time delivery.
• Conduct contract negotiations and gather information for larger contracts.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Vendor Relationship Management

Education

2-Year Associate's Degree

Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

ChampionX has an immediate opening for a Purchasing Coordinator in NW Houston. It will play a critical role in supporting our manufacturing facility, ensuring seamless procurement processes and efficient inventory management. This position is responsible for executing purchasing activities to maintain adequate inventory levels for the product line, adhering to established material buying plans while optimizing costs.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and suppliers to streamline operations.

What's in it For You:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world.
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment—medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and more!

What You Will Do:

• Manage and procure inventory and supplies, place purchase orders with vendors.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, manufacturing, and field locations to ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained.
• Ensure supplier order acknowledgments are received and that on-time delivery is met.
• Support purchasing management in activities such as price benchmarking, vendor management, process analysis, market research, and model building.
• Conduct contract negotiations, gather information, and provide input on larger contracts, and set up new suppliers in Oracle.
• Assist in interviewing and evaluating sales representatives with vendors.
• Manage loading and retrieving legal and compliance documents into applicable storage systems.
• Manage open purchase order backlog, maintain accurate and up-to-date information, and work with A/P team to ensure timely payments.
• Consistently follow company purchasing policies, procedures, and processes.
• Contribute to the department's continuous improvement culture.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-year associate's degree.
• 2 years of experience in a similar purchasing role within manufacturing.
• Supplier management and inventory experience.
• Good negotiation skills and ability to build effective working relationships with vendors.
• Excellent attention to detail, well-organized, and able to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with web-based ERP systems (Oracle a plus), Microsoft Outlook, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Supply Chain.

About ChampionX

ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At ChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer, and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status.

We are also committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled, and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.