Purchasing Specialist, Entry

Kodiak Gas • Carlsbad, NM

25d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unaided

Nice To Haves

• Applicable certifications/trainings preferred

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees