Buyer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides project material management services including: Evaluation of material requisitions from internal clients and sources materials from inventory or issues Purchase Orders to vendors/manufacturers as needed and according to requisition specifications, business ethics, and procurement guidelines.
• Negotiates and legally binds the Corporation with suppliers for materials including expediting for timely delivery. The process may include assuring a fair and impartial bidding process, managing the costs associated with procurement of materials, warranty, and shipment of materials, payment for goods, cancellation charges, liquidated damages where necessary. Assist as needed to negotiate corrective action plans for failed materials or late delivery.
• Captures and manages open requisitions for new material requests. Obtains pricing from vendors. Creates material purchase orders. Issues material purchase orders to vendor once approved. Expedites purchase orders for timely delivery. Facilitates and communicates logistical needs as required. Monitors open purchase orders in SAP and reports as required.
• Provides project material price estimates as needed. Solicits pricing from vendors/manufacturers as needed.
• Candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with changing priorities and deadlines. Proficient organizational, oral and written communication skills are required. Able to interface efficiently with internal clients and suppliers. Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of buying, pricing and expediting experience within a purchasing division.
• Tech Degree, CSM, or Associates Degree or additional equivalent experience is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of natural gas compression parts, industry specifications, and a good understanding of procurement and supply chain management.
• Working knowledge of current market conditions, pricing and sources of supply.
• Able to handle complex and confidential matters in a mature, professional manner.
• Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of internal and external personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Web based programs
• Familiar with SAPMM

Working Conditions

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings which may include hazardous materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

USA Compression is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.