Purchasing Specialist, Entry

Kodiak Gas Services; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Gas Services is seeking an Entry Purchasing Specialist to procure gas compressor parts, consumables, and outsourced services for a multi-site operations area. The role supports daily procurement activities within the electronic inventory control system and collaborates with field personnel to maintain stock levels.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, plus the ability to manage time effectively and operate under pressure, including a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some post-secondary education preferred.
• Familiarity with inventory control and procurement processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and inventory software.
• Ability to discuss parts and services with diverse staff.
• Postings indicate on-call rotation; availability required.

Responsibilities

• Issues electronic and manual orders for repair and spare parts and emergency needs.
• Codes parts transactions according to COA.
• Works with area and regional managers to establish safe stock levels.
• Establishes delivery logistics with vendors as required.
• Ensures quick delivery for emergency operations (unit down).
• Arranges transfer of received parts to appropriate inventory locations.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Good communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Electronic inventory control systems

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education preferred

Certifications/trainings preferred

Tools

Electronic inventory control software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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%

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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.