Buyer II/III

Flowco Production Solutions is artificial lift. It’s all we do. All day. Everyday. Founded and operated by the pioneers of the oil and gas artificial lift industry, Flowco is redefining well “optimization” with the very latest in USA manufactured gas lift and plunger lift technologies and delivering unrivaled customer support wherever and whenever you need it.

Position Summar

yWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer II/III to join our growing manufacturing team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring material availability, supporting production schedules, and maintaining inventory levels required to meet customer demand

.The Buyer II/III is responsible for the procurement process from sourcing and supplier selection through purchase order management and delivery. This individual will work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Sales, and Field Service teams to ensure materials and components are available to support production requirements and customer commitments

.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong communication skills, a sense of urgency, and the ability to build productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholder

s.
Key Responsibilit

iesProcurement & Supplier Managem

• entPrepare, issue, and manage purchase orders for production materials, components, and servic
• es.Conduct supplier sourcing activities, including RFQs, bid evaluations, and supplier selecti
• on.Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms to achieve cost, quality, and service objectiv
• es.Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and monitor supplier performan
• ce.Ensure suppliers meet quality, delivery, and cost expectatio
• ns.Analyze market conditions, lead times, pricing trends, and supply risks to support purchasing decisio
• ns.Resolve supplier quality issues and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and internal stakeholde

rs.
Inventory Planning & Production Sup

• portReview MRP requirements daily and execute purchasing activities to support production schedu
• les.Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with Manufacturing and Planning teams to maintain appropriate inventory within established min/max targ
• ets.Identify and address material shortages, supply disruptions, and inventory imbalan
• ces.Support demand planning and replenishment activities to ensure continuity of sup
• ply.Assist with production scheduling activities as required to support customer dem

and.
Cross-Functional Collabor

• ationCommunicate material status, supplier issues, and production impacts to Management, Sales, Operations, Shipping, and Field Service t
• eams.Coordinate with Field Service locations to establish realistic delivery commitments and due d
• ates.Partner with Quality, Receiving, and Accounts Payable teams to resolve receiving discrepancies, supplier non-conformances, and invoice is
• sues.Support continuous improvement initiatives within Procurement and Supply Chain operat

ions.
Systems & Rep

• ortingMaintain accurate purchasing, supplier, inventory, and lead-time data within the ERP s
• ystem.Generate and analyze purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance re
• ports.Assist with the development and improvement of procurement processes and proce

dures.
Qualifi

cationsR

• equiredBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, or a related
• field.Buyer II: 2-5 years of procurement, purchasing, or materials management experience in a manufacturing envir
• onment.Buyer III: 5 years of procurement, purchasing, or materials management experience in a manufacturing envir
• onment.Strong understanding of purchasing principles, inventory management, and supply chain pro
• cesses.Experience working with ERP/MRP s
• ystems.Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applic
• ations.Excellent verbal and written communication
• skills.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abi
• lities.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing envir
• onment.Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and cross-functional

teams.
P

• referredExperience in oil and gas manufacturing, artificial lift equipment, or industrial manufacturing envir
• onments.Experience with NetSuite ERP
• system.Experience with L
• YNQ MES.Experience with RF-SM
• ART WMS.Knowledge of production planning and inventory control method
• ologies.APICS/ASCM, CPSM, CPM, or related supply chain certif

ication.
Succes

s FactorsThe successful candidate will dem

• onstrate:Strong attention to detail and follow
• -through.A sense of urgency and commitment to customer
• service.Effective negotiation and supplier managemen
• t skills.Sound business judgment and decision-making
• ability.A collaborative approach to problem
• solving.Continuous improvement
• mindset.Professionalism, accountability, and i

ntegrity.
Wha

• t We OfferCompetitive co
• mpensationMedical, dental, and vision
• insurance401(k) with com
• pany matchPaid time off an
• d holidaysCareer development opp
• ortunitiesCollaborative and team-oriented work e

nvironment
Applicants must successfully pass a background check and drug screening as a condition of