Manager, Procurement & Logistics

Overview:

Axip is an established, leading provider of gas compression and related services in the oil and gas industry, with years of experience in the field. At Axip, we partner with our customers to deliver optimized compression services consistently over time, utilizing field data, industry-leading technology, and engineering expertise. We place a focus on delivering compression and facility services in a manner that meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and environmental responsibility.

 The Manager, Procurement & Logistics individual will be responsible for the parts/materials procurement and stocking processes, the distribution of parts/materials to area mechanics, and all daily parts/materials transactions. The individual will be responsible for the management of a small team of assigned warehouse personnel related to daily operations of parts/materials department and related inventory management. This team will be responsible for Axip’s storage yard as it relates to the non-deployed compression equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and prioritize calls for parts/materials needs for Axip’s compressor fleet service technicians
• Source, procure, and ship all parts/materials needed for area mechanics, with help from the shipping and receiving clerks
• Maintain proper inventory, ordering, delivering or having supplies delivered to several remote mini warehouses (connex) throughout the Permian area.
• Ensure that purchases comply with company policies and are aligned with local needs as related to pricing, availability, and quality
• Secure authorization from the appropriate person(s) for purchases based on company policy
• As required, purchases stock orders to ensure proper availability of inventory for local demand
• Obtain pertinent information from suppliers at the time of purchase order issuance to ensure smooth processing according to company policy
• Clear and timely communication with relevant Axip personnel, including regarding the status of the parts/materials requested
• Complete purchase orders and make ready for receiving on a daily basis
• Process all daily paperwork in a timely manner in accordance with supply chain procedures
• Participate in any cycle counting and physical inventory counting
• Places orders for varieties of parts/materials with established vendors; may substitute items within pre-approved guidelines
• Authority to commit company to purchases within a maximum set dollar amount as established by management.
• Maintain good working relationships with vendors and service providers to Axip
• Ability to resolve billing and quality issues in a timely manner
• Handle special projects, as assigned

 Qualifications:

• Parts department experience in the compression industry or mechanical service
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Knowledge of compression and engine parts books
• Knowledge of services to be provide by vendors
• Ability to keep detailed records
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure
• Computer skills
• Possess valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• High school degree or experience in the compression industry, mechanical service, or parts purchasing
• 8-10 years of related experience or a combination of education and required experience

 Physical Demands:

• Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally (occasionally means an activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently frequently means an activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.