Summary
The Divisional Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, equipment, and services essential to the support of Field Operations and/or After Market Services (AMS). This role focuses on analyzing and verifying the accuracy of generated demand and ensures the demand is met, and invoices are paid resulting in a finalized Purchase Order. The Divisional Buyer will work closely with suppliers, field operations teams, and other internal stakeholders to ensure cost-effective and efficient procurement processes while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Actively participates in KGS’ Safety Program.
- Actively monitors industry trends and best practices.
- Adheres to all corporate and Supply Chain policies, procedures, guidelines, and statutory requirements.
- Receives and reviews internal/external demand accuracy, utilizing appropriate ERP system or other approved purchasing methods.
- When applicable, provides support in reviewing planning levels and places orders accordingly to satisfy those planning levels.
- When applicable, places orders on vendor portals and ensures online orders are aligned with ERP orders.
- Reviews available inventory to satisfy demand and engages other locations to ensure parts are available and usable; issues transfer PO’s monitoring in-transit until initial demand is satisfied.
- Arranges logistics for the movement of goods purchased through external and internal sources.
- When requested, processes core returns and warranty requests using KGS’ approved methodology.
- Drafts/issues RFQ’s and RFP’s/tenders to satisfy demand after aggressively negotiating pricing and payment terms with vendors.
- When needed, is responsible for setting up new vendors.
- Ensures part numbers are accurate and up to date during the ordering process, requests the creation of part numbers when necessary.
- Manages the ordering process, ensuring PO is kept accurate at all times by actively working the supplier’s order acknowledgements (bill and ship-to addresses, promised and need-by dates, quantities and prices are in-line with quote and purchase order).
- Based on weekly reports, follows up on issued purchase order, ensuring deliveries occur as agreed with the supplier. If needed, expedites the delivery and/or keeps PO dates current, keeping internal/external customer informed of any changes.
- Contacts vendor and resolves OS&D’s when notified by warehouse. When needed, coordinates replacements and vendor returns.
- Interacts with the Accounts Payable department when resolving supplier invoice/purchase order discrepancies, as necessary.
- Uploads documents tied to the procurement process (such as but not limited to demand-related documents, quotes, order acknowledgments) to the ERP and/or designated shared folders/SharePoint folders for auditing purposes.
- Identifies and generates cost-out initiatives as well as maintains the Cost-Out/Buyer Cost Savings reporting tools and communicates results to the Supply Chain or Procurement Manager on a monthly basis.
- Conducts supplier performance reviews for assigned region and/or category.
- Works with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement of procurement and supply chain processes.
- Works with Product Line, Engineering and/or Operations staff closely to develop alternative sources of supply.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Education & Certifications
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Associate in business, Economics, or Supply Chain required, Bachelors preferred.
- Licenses/certifications: Supply Chain certifications – CPIM or CSCP (APICS), or CPSM (ISM) are a plus.
- Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and have reliable transportation.
Work Experience
- 5+ years of Supply Chain related experience (Procurement, Sourcing, Inventory Management and or Planning) required.
- 3+ years of experience with ERP systems (Microsoft D365 being preferred) required.
- Knowledge of midstream O&G industry is a plus.
Skills & Abilities
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including, Word, Outlook with a strong emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint required.
- Good communication, organization, interpersonal and time management skills
- Proven job diligence, dedication, and attention to detail.
- Must have a professional attitude and be a team player.
- High ethical integrity is a must.
- Able to accommodate the 24/7 nature of field operations in serving the field organization.
- Understands basic inventory and warranty claim accounting practices and Company's use thereof.
- Functions well in a strong service culture and is available to support Company field personnel at all levels and at all times.
- Able to perform thorough analysis of vendor quality, responsiveness, and price.
- Able and willing to travel outside of business hours to other locations as needed (such as regional KGS offices & field locations)
- Must be able to effectively communicate in English, spoken and written.
Physical Demands
- Required to sit for long periods of time as needed.
- Ability to travel to/from site locations.
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unaided.
- Must be able to work under pressure and occasional long or irregular hours.
Kodiak Gas Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
