Buyer/Expeditor

Direct Hire Position Located in Houston, Texas

What Company Offers:

Competitive compensation/benefits package.

A collaborative and professional work environment with growth opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Procurement Expeditor/Buyer with experience in the midstream oil & gas sector to join our team in Houston. The successful candidate will be responsible for the sourcing, purchasing, and expediting of materials, equipment, and services required to support engineering and construction projects.

Job Description

- Procurement & Buying

- Source and purchase materials, equipment, and services to support midstream projects (pipelines, facilities, compression, terminals, etc.); Midstream Experience a MUST!

- Develop and issue RFQs, evaluate supplier bids, and prepare commercial bid tabulations.

- Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with vendors.

- Create and issue purchase orders in compliance with company and client requirements.

- Expediting & Vendor Management

- Monitor supplier progress to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

- Coordinate with vendors, freight forwarders, and project teams to resolve delivery issues.

- Track and report on supplier performance, delivery status, and potential delays.

- Maintain proactive communication with vendors to ensure alignment with project needs.

- Project Support

- Work closely with engineering and project management teams to clarify technical requirements.

- Assist in resolving material discrepancies, shortages, or quality concerns.

- Maintain procurement logs and documentation to support project controls and reporting.

- Support compliance with client specifications, industry standards, and company policies.

Skills Requested:

- 5+ years of procurement/buying and expediting experience.

- Prior experience supporting midstream oil & gas projects (pipelines, compression stations, terminals, facilities).

- Strong vendor network within midstream equipment and material suppliers is highly desirable.

- Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.

- Proficiency with procurement systems (ERP, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite.

- Strong understanding of commercial terms and conditions, logistics, and supply chain practices.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Education/Training/Certifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (preferred).

Additional Info.:

- Office-based role with frequent interaction across engineering, project management, and construction teams.

*We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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