Parts Sourcing Specialist

Puffer-Sweiven Job Opportunity

For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. 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.

Specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include:

• Process Control & Safety Systems
• Control Valves & Regulators
• Isolation Valves & Actuation
• Oil & Gas Automation
• Reliability Solutions & Services
• Pressure Management
• Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
• Instrumentation
• Maintenance & Repair Services

Duties and 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.

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