Parts Sourcing Specialist

About the role

Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability for over 80 years. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions — with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with PM Inspectors, Technicians and Evaluation personnel to identify parts required for Pressure Relief Valve repairs and overhauls.
• Review inspection reports, evaluation findings, OEM documentation, and historical repair records to accurately identify and assign the correct Puffer internal part numbers (PSI) for all required repair components.
• Update material requirements for repair orders within the ERP system.
• Source Pressure Relief Valve repair parts through internal inventory, approved suppliers, OEM manufacturers, and third-party vendors.
• Obtain supplier quotations, pricing, lead times, and availability for required components as required to support the creation of the Advised Costs Reports.
• Develop and maintain expertise across major Pressure Relief Valve manufacturers and product lines.
• Maintain and update the Bill Of Material Parts Tool to reflect the correct, current PSI numbers for the specified parts.

Qualifications

Education/Knowledge

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• In-depth knowledge of Pressure Relief Valve repair components, construction, and maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of major Pressure Relief Valve OEM product lines including, but not limited to Consolidated, Crosby, Farris, Anderson Greenwood and other industry-standard manufacturers.
• Knowledge of material sourcing, procurement processes, inventory control, and ERP systems.

Experience/Skills

• Minimum of three (3) years of direct experience working with Pressure Relief Valves and their components.
• Demonstrated experience identifying valve repair components across multiple OEM brands and models.
• Experience sourcing industrial repair parts through OEM and third-party suppliers.
• Experience working within ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar enterprise resource planning platforms.
• Ability to interpret OEM drawings, parts breakdowns, bills of material, and repair documentation.
• Experience supporting repair operations within an industrial valve service, maintenance, or manufacturing environment preferred.

Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of Pressure Relief Valve components and repair requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across multiple departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and material management processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced service environment.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative team-oriented approach.
• Customer-focused mindset with a strong sense of urgency regarding production schedules and delivery commitments.