Purchasing Lead; Non-Remote Position

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Odessa, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

At Odessa Separator Inc. (OSI), our greatest strength is our people. We believe in creating a workplace where teamwork, innovation, and dedication drive our success.

We are looking for motivated individuals who take pride in their work, embrace new challenges, and want to make a meaningful contribution. Whether you're beginning your career or bringing years of experience, OSI offers an opportunity to grow, develop your skills, and be part of a team working toward a stronger tomorrow.

JOB PURPOSE

The Purchasing Lead is responsible for coordinating and supporting daily purchasing activities to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, and services necessary to support Odessa Separator Inc.'s manufacturing and business operations.

This position serves as a primary point of contact for suppliers, monitors purchasing activities, supports inventory management, and works closely with internal departments to ensure materials are available when needed. The Purchasing Lead also provides guidance and support to purchasing personnel while promoting accuracy, efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the purchasing process.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY

• Coordinate daily purchasing activities to ensure materials, supplies, equipment, and services are procured accurately and on time.
• Review purchase requisitions and prepare, issue, and monitor purchase orders in accordance with established company procedures.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, product availability, delivery schedules, order confirmations, and outstanding purchase orders.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations to support competitive pricing, product quality, and timely delivery.
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to resolve delays, shortages, discrepancies, and other purchasing concerns.
• Collaborate with all departments to identify purchasing requirements and priorities.
• Coordinate with Inventory personnel to maintain appropriate material availability and minimize unnecessary inventory expenditures.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to reduce purchasing costs, improve supplier performance, and streamline procurement processes.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, purchase order documentation, and related transactions within the company's business systems.
• Support the evaluation and development of supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality, service, pricing, and delivery performance.
• Assist with resolving discrepancies involving purchase orders, invoices, quantities, pricing, and received materials.
• Provide daily guidance, training, and operational support to purchasing personnel to promote accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Monitor purchasing activities and communicate potential material shortages, delivery delays, and procurement concerns to management.
• The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.

Education/Licensure/Credentials

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Preferred:

• TDLR Journeyman Electrician License

Experience

Required:

• Three (3) years of purchasing, procurement, inventory management, or related experience.
• Experience working with purchase orders, suppliers, and purchasing documentation.

Preferred:

• Five (5) years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Previous experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Purchasing experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or oilfield-related environment.

Special Knowledge/ Skills

Required:

• Knowledge of purchasing, procurement, inventory management, and supplier relationship practices.
• Ability to coordinate multiple purchasing activities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and purchasing terms with suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and…