Buyer

ProPetro Services, Inc • Midland, TX

9d

About The Position

Job Summary The Buyer prepares purchase orders, solicits bid proposals, and reviews and approves requisitions for goods and services; interviews vendors and visits supplier facilities to examine products, services and prices; builds and maintains relationships with internal customers and vendors, and acts as supervisory direct report to assigned personnel.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of purchasing, supply chain or project management experience, preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred (equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Power Generation, Utilities, Electrical Distribution, Oil and gas industry experience, strongly preferred
• Strong leadership characteristics, able to coach, mentor, train, track performance, enact corrective action, and delegate duties to a team
• Highly Personable and collaborative, able to work with cross-functional teams to reach a common objective
• Good written and verbal communication skills, able to effectively communicate with vendors and personnel at all levels of the organization
• Proficient working with Microsoft Office 365 applications and able to quickly other work-related software systems
• Familiarity with technical specifications for equipment and materials used in power generation (e.g., turbines, reciprocating gas engines, gas processing equipment, electrical components)
• Strong understanding of major OEMs and suppliers in the power generation sector, covering turbine generators, gas reciprocating engine generators, and essential distribution components (cabling, transformers, switchgear, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents, preferred.
• Proven experience overseeing parts and equipment throughout the full purchasing process—quoting, order placement, lead‑time management, and delivery coordination
• Highly organized and detail oriented with strong time management skills
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, able to utilize data to shape objectives

Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders for, solicit bid proposals, and review and approve requisitions for goods and services.
• Complies with and executes Category Management strategy in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Expedites and issues change orders to meet maintenance, field or project demands
• Interview vendors and visit supplier facilities to examine and learn about products, services, and prices
• Evaluate, negotiate with suppliers, and select suppliers based on price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities for good and services not covered under Category Management.
• Manage vendor contract compliance by ensuring vendor performance satisfies requirements established in the contract Scope of Work
• Maintain an appropriate supply schedule by determining reorder points of frequently purchased goods
• Oversee computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories for assigned categories
• Act as the primary liaison and focal point to support designated business units, including being responsible for the coordination of procurement strategies and plans, processes, resources, and interfaces.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal customers and vendors, address needs, and mitigate product or service supply/quality issues
• Mentor and train procurement personnel, as needed.
• Act as supervisory direct report for assigned personnel (i.e., performance management, corrective action, training, defining daily priorities, creating work schedules, etc.)
• Manage time and attendance for assigned personnel including timecard approval or paid time off
• Assist in the hiring of assigned personnel when needed (i.e., collaborate with Human Resources recruiters, perform interviews, select qualified talent, etc.)
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies by attending all required HSE training sessions, safety meetings, and always utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level