First Tek, Inc. · 1 day ago
Materials Buyer & Expeditor
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expCenergy International Services is a dynamic, diverse, woman-owned company that has provided stellar support to clients globally for over 25 years. The Materials Buyer & Expeditor is responsible for purchasing and expediting materials to ensure availability and continuity of operations, focusing on material flow, lead times, and delivery risks.
Information TechnologyStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Materials Buying - Execute purchasing activities for materials, spare parts, and MRO items using established sourcing strategies and contracts. Create, release, and manage material purchase orders in SAP, ensuring accuracy of pricing, quantities, lead times, and delivery terms. Confirm requirements prior to order placement and align orders to operational demand
Expediting & Delivery Management - Actively expedite open material purchase orders to meet required delivery dates. Monitor order status, identify delivery risks, and take corrective action to prevent shortages or schedule impacts. Coordinate with suppliers, logistics, warehouses, and internal stakeholders to resolve late, partial, or constrained deliveries. Understand key delivery drivers such as manufacturing lead times, supplier capacity constraints, transportation issues, and changes in demand
Issue Identification & Resolution - Identify and diagnose the root causes of material delays or shortages and drive practical resolution. Partner with planning, maintenance, warehouse, and logistics teams to clarify priorities and adjust delivery plans as needed. Escalate material risks appropriately and track actions through resolution
Compliance & Controls - Ensure all materials purchases align with approved sourcing methods, contracts, and procurement controls. Maintain required procurement documentation in accordance with records retention policies. Adhere to conflict-of-interest and ethical procurement standards
Status Updates & Communication - Provide clear and timely updates on material order status, expediting actions, and delivery risks. Communicate recovery plans and changes in supply status to stakeholders. Support short-term reporting related to open orders and overdue materials
Qualification
Required
High school diploma required
Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in materials purchasing and expediting within the oil and gas industry or a comparable industrial, manufacturing, or asset-intensive environment
SAP experience is mandatory
Strong working knowledge of SAP materials purchasing processes including purchase orders, outline agreements, source lists, and purchasing info records
Ability to understand and interpret lead times, delivery commitments, and material constraints
Strong problem-solving skills with an action-oriented mindset
Clear communication skills and strong follow-through skillset
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related discipline
Benefits
Ongoing Training (RSO, Systems, Software Programs, OSHA Safety, JJ Keller, etc.)
Continuous Employment Development and Learning
Ongoing Advocacy, internal assets with HSE, Legal and HR teams and experts to aid in Employee Career Path and Advancement
401K
Healthcare Group Medical Coverage & Healthcare for California only
Dental Insurance Coverage
Vision Insurance Coverage
Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
Long Term Disability
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Direct Deposit
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Company
First Tek, Inc.
To succeed in the complex world of technology, you need exceptional connections – to the right experts, the right opportunities and the right answers.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Kumar Bhavanasi
Founder, President and CEO
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