What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Deep Well Services?
Procurement Specialist – Zelienople, PA
Basin of Work: Appalachia
Physical Location: Zelienople, Pennsylvania
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Hourly Wage, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, typically 7:30 AM–4:00 PM; occasional evening or weekend hours may be required
Travel Required: 0%
Reports To: Director of Supply Chain
About Deep Well Services
Deep Well Services (DWS) is a leading provider of innovative well intervention and completion solutions to the oil and gas industry. We are committed to delivering safe, efficient, and reliable operations while fostering a workplace built on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Our employees play an essential role in our success, and we are committed to providing opportunities for professional growth and development.
Position Summary
Deep Well Services is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Procurement Specialist to join our Supply Chain team in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, supporting our Appalachia operations.
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing products, services, and vendors necessary to support daily business operations. This position plays a key role in vendor negotiations, purchasing activities, inventory availability, cost analysis, and coordination with Maintenance, Fleet, Warehouse, and accounting departments.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and organizational skills, purchasing and inventory control experience, and the ability to build effective vendor relationships while ensuring compliance with company purchasing policies.
Key Responsibilities
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Source products, materials, equipment, and services required to support company operations.
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Ensure all purchasing activities comply with Deep Well Services policies and procedures.
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Coordinate equipment-related services with the Fleet Director and Maintenance Managers, ensuring required parts, equipment, and Certificates of Conformance (COCs) are available.
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Provide daily purchasing guidance to Procurement Coordinators regarding vendor selection and purchasing needs.
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Coordinate incoming shipments through the company's designated third-party freight provider.
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Work closely with Accounting and Warehouse Management to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies by month-end.
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Review and analyze purchase orders to identify purchasing trends, irregularities, potential misuse, and opportunities for improvement.
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Compare vendor pricing across operating basins to ensure competitive pricing without compromising product or service quality.
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Verify that invoiced pricing aligns with approved vendor quotes and purchasing agreements.
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Negotiate favorable vendor pricing and establish long-term strategic agreements, particularly for billable consumables.
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Collaborate with warehouse personnel to maintain adequate inventory levels and support operational readiness.
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Maintain accurate purchasing documentation and support efficient procurement processes.
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Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications and Requirements
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory control, or a related field.
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Demonstrated ability to evaluate vendor pricing, negotiate purchasing agreements, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
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Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate purchasing and inventory records.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and manage competing priorities.
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Adaptability to changing business needs and operational demands.
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Ability to work collaboratively across departments in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong professional ethics, accountability, and dependability.
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Must successfully complete required pre-employment background screening and drug testing.
Why Join Deep Well Services?
At Deep Well Services, we recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success. We are committed to providing a professional, safety-focused work environment where teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement are valued.
As a Procurement Specialist, you will have the opportunity to contribute directly to operational efficiency, cost management, and the continued success of our Appalachia operations.
Disclaimer
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
EOE Statement
Deep Well Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Deep Well Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.