Purchasing Lead

Bidell Gas Compression; Weirton, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

Bidell Gas Compression is seeking a Purchasing Lead to supervise a team of Buyers and Purchasers within our Procurement Department. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the role focuses on coordinating priorities, ensuring on-time, on-budget procurement, and acting as the liaison between suppliers and internal teams.

You will develop and coach the team, improve purchasing processes, and support production schedules across the organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Trade certification or SCM education asset.
• 5+ years purchasing or supply chain experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP/purchasing systems.
• Experience in manufacturing or oil & gas environments preferred.
• Experience leading procurement teams.
• Strong communication and vendor management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to policies and continuous improvement.
• Ability to communicate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Buyers and Purchasers to meet schedule and budget.
• Balance workloads, set priorities, and provide coverage for production needs.
• Coordinate with suppliers on status, lead times, pricing, and delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Fabrication, Parts & Service, and Management.
• Resolve PO, invoice, and delivery discrepancies quickly.
• Build strong supplier relationships through negotiation.
• Support purchasing systems, processes, controls, and inventory.

Skills

Team leadership

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

High School Diploma

Supply Chain Management education

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bidell Gas Compression

For over 30 years Bidell Gas Compression has been a North American leader in rotating equipment, including gas compression, power generation, and pumps.

Our mission is to exceed customer expectations through our superior sales, applications, engineering, fabrication, product support, and our dedicated Bidell team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking an experienced and driven person to lead a team of Buyers and Purchasers within our Procurement Dept. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Lead will provide day-to-day supervision, coordinate team priorities, oversee purchasing activities, and serve as a key liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders.

This role is ideal for a proactive procurement leader who thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and enjoys developing a team, coordinating workloads, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring purchasing excellence across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Including but are not limited to the following)

• Lead a team of Buyers and Purchasers to ensure materials, goods, and services are procured on time and within budget
• Assign and balance team workloads, establish priorities, monitor progress, and provide coverage to meet production and project requirements
• Coordinate closely with suppliers regarding order status, lead times, pricing, and delivery performance
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance
• Collaborate with Operations, Fabrication, Parts & Service, and Management teams to support production schedules and project requirements
• Ensure discrepancies involving purchase orders, invoices, or deliveries are resolved in a timely and effective manner
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through professional communication and effective negotiation
• Review and support improvements to purchasing systems, processes, controls, and inventory practices
• Preform regular team communications and participate in purchasing meetings, whiteboard meetings, and project reviews as required
• Support the Purchasing Manager with team planning, performance feedback, workload prioritization, and special initiatives
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and ensure compliance with company procedures and approval requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Trade certification or Supply Chain Management education considered an asset
• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/purchasing systems
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or oil & gas environments strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing Buyers, Purchasers, or other procurement professionals
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain and procurement processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, negotiation, and vendor management skills
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Ability to communicate operational and supply chain concepts effectively across departments
• Commitment to company policies, procedures, and continuous improvement practices

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Referral program

AAP / EEO Statement

Bidell Gas Compression is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran.