Assistant Buyer

Proudly serving the oil and gas industry since 1960, J-W Power Company provides leasing, sales, parts and service of natural gas compression equipment. We are one of the largest privately-owned compression fleet organizations in the United States and a proven industry leader with an impeccable reputation for field service. Our greatest asset is our culture, our people and the significant role each employee plays in the success of the organization.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, this position is responsible for assisting the Buyers with the requisitioning, purchasing and expediting of materials used in production/fabrication and field support, securing MRO (Maintenance, Repair, & Operations) contracts and requesting as well as maintaining quotes where necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: may include any or all of the following.

- Compile information and records to prepare purchase orders and verify specifications and shipping instructions to complete the purchase orders.

- Review system generated planned orders for accuracy.

- Search inventory records or warehouse to determine if a sufficient quantity of material is on hand.

- Assist with acquiring quotes for new items (including machined parts).

- Enter purchase orders on required material and send to appropriate supplier via e-mail or call in.

- Review discrepancies on supplier acknowledgements and make any necessary changes to the purchase orders.

- Review supplier pricing and performance as well as verify the quantity/quality of stock received with the Buyer.

- Review and assess requirements regularly and expedite material in order to avoid shop downtime.

- Track major components by job.

- Keep up with supplier lead times.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (COMPETENCY STATEMENTS):

- Demonstrated ability to provide personal customer service and satisfaction. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

- Proven ability to interact with people, communicating with clear, fluent expressive use of both verbal and written language to convey information and ideas so others will understand.

- Demonstrated ability to plan and organize in order to prioritize and coordinate workload.

- Proven ability to write clearly and informatively, editing work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information and use clear fluent verbal and written language to convey information and ideas so others will understand.

- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.

- Proven ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Education & Experience:

- High school diploma or GED equivalent and 1+ years of related experience and/or training is required.

Computer skills:

- Adequate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Applications.

Computer Skills

RARELY

OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY

NOT APPLICABLE

Computer (Beginner level)

Computer (Intermediate Level)

Computer (Advanced Level)

Certifications & Licenses:

- Valid Driver’s License.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

GENERAL STATEMENT:

- This job description 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. The company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform based on business necessity.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:

- To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

- The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus; these requirements can be met with the use of corrective lenses.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5 + hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position

Physical Demands

O

F

C

N

Weight Demands

O

F

C

N

Stand

10 lbs or less

Walk

11-20 lbs

Sit

21-50 lbs

Manually manipulate

51-100 lbs

Grasp

100+ lbs

Reach outward

Reach above shoulder

Speak and Hear

Push Pull Demands

Climb

12 lbs or less

Crawl

13-25 lbs

Squat or Kneel

26-40 lbs

Bend

41-100 lbs

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

RARELY

OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY

NOT APPLICABLE

Indoor facility

Indoor Manufacturing

Indoor warehouse

Indoor office

Outdoor

Cold temperatures

High temperatures

Confined areas

High, precarious places

Fumes

Loud noises

Moving mechanical parts

Travel - Field

Travel - Office

BENEFITS STATEMENT:

- Benefits package to include: paid time off, 401(k) plan and company match, medical, prescription, dental and vision, life and disability plans, along with flexible spending accounts, and additional benefit programs.

COMPENSATION STATEMENT:

- Compensation is commensurate with skill level and experience. Position is eligible for annual bonus consideration based on achievement of company performance targets and individual goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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