Senior Global Buyer - Supply Chain & Logistics

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to support procurement for drilling equipment manufacturing in a global supply chain.

You will manage direct and indirect materials, drive supplier performance, and optimize inventory while coordinating logistics to ensure uninterrupted operations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, operational, and communication skills, with experience in ERP systems and a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Operations, Inventory Management, or Logistics.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing activities for raw materials, machined components, castings, forgings, MRO supplies, and services supporting drilling equipment manufacturing.
• Create and manage purchase orders while ensuring compliance with company procurement policies and contractual requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Logistics teams to support production schedules and customer commitments.
• Analyze inventory levels and demand requirements to maintain optimal stock while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Expedite critical materials and resolve supply disruptions that may impact manufacturing operations.
• Support supplier negotiations involving pricing, lead times, payment terms, and service agreements.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities with freight providers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that reduce total supply chain costs and improve service levels.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, and supplier data within ERP systems.
• Generate procurement and inventory performance reports and provide recommendations to management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Inventory planning

Logistics coordination

Cost analysis

Problem solving

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Office proficiency

Multi-tasking

Operational excellence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JDE

Job description

Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to support procurement for drilling equipment manufacturing in a global supply chain.

You will manage direct and indirect materials, drive supplier performance, and optimize inventory while coordinating logistics to ensure uninterrupted operations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, operational, and communication skills, with experience in ERP systems and a manufacturing environment.