Purchase Specialist, Entry

Kodiakgas; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gas services company in New Mexico is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement of gas compressor parts and supplies. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in oilfield service, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Join a company committed to employee development and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in an oilfield service organization required.
• Familiarity with reciprocating compression equipment required.
• Able to accommodate the 24/7 nature of field operations.

Responsibilities

• Procure parts and consumables based on system demand.
• Supervise the receiving and dispatch logistics.
• Ensure inventory integrity at local locations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of inventory control systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education preferred

Job description

JOIN THE PEOPLE POWERING KODIAK

Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees, and in order to provide industry‑leading service and runtime, you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this, Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry.

Position Summary

The Purchasing Specialist, Entry is responsible for timely procurement of gas compressor parts, consumables, and outsourced services purchases for a geographical company operating area. Completes daily task within electronic inventory control system.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Issues electronic and manual orders for repair and spare parts and emergency needs
• Codes parts transactions according to Chart of Accounts (COA)Works with area and regional managers to establishes safe stock levels for parts not previously carried in system
• Establishes delivery logistics with parts vendors as required according to need
• Ensures quick delivery of parts and supplies needed for emergency operations response to "unit down" conditions
• Arranges delivery logistics for transfer of received parts to appropriate inventory location through Warehousemen and Operations personnel
• Ensures orderliness and organizational integrity of local inventory locations for field operations personnel

Education, Experience, and Training

• 3-5 years' experience in an operating role in an oilfield service organization required
• Familiarity with reciprocating compression equipment and its application required
• Possesses very strong organizational skills
• Possesses good communications skills, able to discuss mechanical parts and services issues with Company employees of all educational backgrounds
• Functions well in a strong service culture and can willingly support Company field personnel at all levels and at all times
• Possesses strong time management skills
• Able to maintain composure and work well under pressure
• Able to accommodate the 24/7 nature of field operations in serving the field organization
• Be available for an "On Call" scheduled rotation
• Able to act as an agent of change
• Proficient in the use of electronic inventory control systems and software
• Able to perform thorough analysis of vendor quality, responsiveness, and price
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software suite
• Understands basic inventory and warranty claim accounting practices and Company's use thereof
• Follows procedures within Company Handbook
• High school diploma required, with some post‑secondary education preferred but not required
• Applicable certifications/trainings preferred

Physical Demands

• Required to sit for long periods of time as needed
• Ability to travel to/from site locations
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unaided
• Must be able to work under pressure and occasional long or irregular hours

Allocation of Time

• Parts and consumables procurement based upon system demand - 50%
• Receiving Supervision and dispatch handling logistics - 30%
• Local inventory locations integrity assurance - 20%

Kodiak Gas Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.