Strategic Inside Sales & Procurement Specialist

Burckhardt Compression (US) Inc.

Waller (TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Burckhardt Compression (US) Inc. is seeking an experienced Inside Sales Associate to support our natural gas service operations by sourcing, negotiating, purchasing, and expediting parts and services for compression projects.

You will work with Operations, Maintenance, and suppliers to clarify specifications, issue RFQs, evaluate bids, and place purchase orders, ensuring accurate part numbers, pricing, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in inside sales, purchasing, procurement, or a buyer role within the oil and gas industry.
Hands-on experience with global procurement and oil and gas/API procurement requirements.
Experience procuring compressor system components, piping components, gas components, and/or fabrication services strongly preferred.
Demonstrated supplier negotiation and vendor management experience.
Experience working with commercial purchasing and shipping terms.

Responsibilities

Review and acknowledge incoming purchase requisitions and determine sourcing requirements.
Prepare and issue RFQs to qualified vendors for pricing, availability, and delivery information.
Analyze vendor quotations based on pricing, lead times, payment terms, freight terms, availability, and overall value.
Negotiate with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing, favorable terms, and reliable delivery schedules.
Evaluate bids and select vendors based on cost, quality, availability, delivery, and shipping requirements.
Create and issue purchase orders, ensuring accurate part numbers, manufacturer information, pricing, terms and conditions, shipping instructions, and delivery requirements.
Review purchase orders for accuracy and obtain required approvals in accordance with established delegation of authority guidelines.
Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to clarify technical specifications and resolve discrepancies before materials are ordered.
Monitor and expedite open purchase orders to ensure materials arrive in accordance with project and operational requirements.
Coordinate shipping schedules with Operations, suppliers, and freight forwarders.
Research and recommend alternative sourcing options when necessary to support cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
Resolve discrepancies involving purchase orders, material receipts, invoices, pricing, quantities, and deliveries.
Support inventory procurement, including supply requests, purchase orders, invoice processing, and inventory tracking.
Receive and inspect deliveries as needed to verify accuracy and condition.
Maintain accurate inventory, Vendor Master, and Item Master records.
Interpret purchasing policies and identify qualified suppliers for sourcing opportunities.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, freight forwarders, internal departments, and customers.
Maintain frequent communication with vendors and internal stakeholders regarding purchasing and delivery activities.