Buyer

USA Compression Partners, LP, (NYSE: USAC) provides mission-critical natural gas compression services to large upstream and midstream energy companies. We are an operations-centric, technology-driven employer with 800+ employees in 18 states across the US. We owe our success to the quality of our employees, our strong commitment to safety, and our superior service to our customers.


Summary:

USAC is searching for a self-motivated and self-efficient employee who will be responsible for procuring goods and equipment, which is vital to the USAC organization and its requirements. The Buyer solicits or sources material providers who can supply these goods, negotiate pricing, and arranges for the purchase and delivery of the goods in accordance with USAC guidelines. This individual should have experience in Procurement related activities as well as respectable knowledge of Compressor related materials.


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.
• Coordinates materials including: Monitor open requisitions for new material requests. Obtain pricing from vendors. Create material purchase orders. Issue material purchase orders to vendor once approved. Expedite purchase orders for timely delivery. Facilitate and communicate logistical needs as required. Monitor open purchase orders in SAP and report 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:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
• 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:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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

Working Conditions:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• 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.