Hiring: Buyer Company: USA Compression Location: Longview, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 15:00:05 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, SAP About the job Experience: •2-5 years of buying, pricing and expediting experience within a purchasing division. •5 years of buying, pricing and expediting experience within a purchasing division. Required Skills: •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. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience •Strong working knowledge of natural gas compression parts, industry specifications, and a good understanding of procurement and supply chain management. •Solid functional 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. •MS Word, Excel, and Outlook •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. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!