Buyer I

ChampionX has an immediate opening for a Purchasing Coordinator in NW Houston. It will play a critical role in supporting our Theta manufacturing facility, ensuring seamless procurement processes and efficient inventory management. This position is responsible for executing purchasing activities to maintain adequate inventory levels for the product line, adhering to established material buying plans while optimizing costs.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and suppliers to streamline operations.

What's in it For You:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

What You Will Do:

• Manage and procure inventory and supplies, places purchase orders with vendors.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, manufacturing and field locations to ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained.
• Ensure supplier order acknowledgments are received and supplier on time delivery.
• Support purchasing management in activities such as price benchmarking, vendor management, process analysis, market research, and model building.
• Conducts contract negotiations. Gathers information and provides input on larger contracts and set up new suppliers in Oracle.
• Assists in the process of interviewing and evaluating sales representatives with vendors.
• Manages loading and retrieving legal and compliance documents into applicable storage systems.
• Manage open purchase order backlog, maintain accurate and up-to-date information; and work with A/P team to ensure timely payments
• Consistently follows company purchasing policies, procedures, and processes.
• Contributes to the department continuous improvement culture.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications :

• 2-year associates degree; preferred degree in Supply Chain
• 2 years of experience in a similar purchasing role within manufacturing
• Supplier management and inventory experience
• Good negotiation skills; and ability to build effective working relationships with vendors
• Excellent attention to details; well organized, and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with web-based ERP systems (Oracle a plus), Microsoft Outlook, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel

About ChampionX

ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

AtChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.