Purchasing Lead

Bidell Gas Compression

For over 30 years Bidell Gas Compression has been a North American leader in rotating equipment, including gas compression, power generation, and pumps.

Our mission is to exceed customer expectations through our superior sales, applications, engineering, fabrication, product support, and our dedicated Bidell team.

We are seeking an experienced and driven person to lead a team of Buyers and Purchasers within our Procurement Dept. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Lead will provide day-to-day supervision, coordinate team priorities, oversee purchasing activities, and serve as a key liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders.

This role is ideal for a proactive procurement leader who thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and enjoys developing a team, coordinating workloads, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring purchasing excellence across the organization.

• Lead a team of Buyers and Purchasers to ensure materials, goods, and services are procured on time and within budget
• Assign and balance team workloads, establish priorities, monitor progress, and provide coverage to meet production and project requirements
• Coordinate closely with suppliers regarding order status, lead times, pricing, and delivery performance
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance
• Collaborate with Operations, Fabrication, Parts & Service, and Management teams to support production schedules and project requirements
• Ensure discrepancies involving purchase orders, invoices, or deliveries are resolved in a timely and effective manner
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through professional communication and effective negotiation
• Review and support improvements to purchasing systems, processes, controls, and inventory practices
• Preform regular team communications and participate in purchasing meetings, whiteboard meetings, and project reviews as required
• Support the Purchasing Manager with team planning, performance feedback, workload prioritization, and special initiatives
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and ensure compliance with company procedures and approval requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Trade certification or Supply Chain Management education considered an asset
• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/purchasing systems
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or oil & gas environments strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing Buyers, Purchasers, or other procurement professionals
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain and procurement processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, negotiation, and vendor management skills
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Ability to communicate operational and supply chain concepts effectively across departments
• Commitment to company policies, procedures, and continuous improvement practices

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Bidell Gas Compression is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran.