Purchasing Agent III

Summary

The Purchasing Agent III procures high-value, long-lead equipment for Enerflex Broken Arrow projects. These activities include obtaining quotes, negotiating and placing orders, tracking and expediting orders, monitoring Enerflex and vendor inventories, identifying and resolving delivery issues, and resolving quality issues with major suppliers.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

Execute procurement of high-value, long-lead equipment to meet project requirements
Identify opportunities to bundle orders to leverage volumes
Expedite vendors, obtain detailed operations schedules, critical path items and set vendor priorities
Coordinate quoting activity with Applications Engineers, Project Managers, Project Engineers and Project Designers; provide guidance on alternatives to meet project requirements
Monitor supplier performance: quoting accuracy, lead times, delivery, quality, cost
Maintain and develop cross-functional supplier relationships (sales, quality, engineering, project management)
Negotiate for best possible cost/service guarantee and develop “win-win” strategies that achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers
Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning; anticipate shifts in supplier negotiation leverage
Implement supplier agreements/contracts (when beneficial) by working with cross-functional stakeholders to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions
Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to identify supply base issues (material prices, availability, lead times, quality) to minimize risk and obsolescence, assure continuity of supply, and utilize emerging opportunities
Ensure compliance with EFX purchasing policies and major equipment supply agreements
Continuously improve productivity and efficiency of processes throughout the major equipment supply chain (EFX and its suppliers)
Monitor, analyze and recommend disposition/usage of excess, slow-moving and obsolete inventories

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)
- At least two to four (2-4) years of purchasing experience
Demonstrated proficiency with SAP ERP System Material Management Module transactions – specifically: issuing, changing, and monitoring Purchase Orders
Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) applications, with advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of legal terminology and language related to supply agreements and contracts
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Previous international sourcing experience

Physical Requirements

Fast-paced, general office environment. Many tasks have high degrees of time sensitivity. Operating electronic devices: desktop and laptop PC’s, office copier, mobile phones.
Occasional visit to Enerflex and supplier workshops and warehouses to review and inspect equipment and materials.
Domestic and international travel possible on occasion.

About Us:

Transforming Energy for a Sustainable Future. Enerflex is a premier integrated global provider of energy infrastructure solutions, covering gas processing, compression, power generation, refrigeration, cryogenic, energy transition, and water solutions. We proudly employ more than 5,000 highly skilled employees across over 25 countries worldwide.

Enerflex places its core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Creativity, and Success into action across all aspects of the business. Our innovation, strong commitment to safety, and superior service to our customers positions us as the optimal partner to meet the needs of the dynamic energy industry.

We foster a culture of ensuring our employees have the tools to do their jobs right, but to also thrive in their roles. We pride ourselves in our competitive wages, extensive rewards programs, celebration of successes of individuals and teams, and are committed to ensuring Enerflex remains a safe and inclusive space for all.

What Enerflex Offers You:

Full time employees enjoy the following benefits:

Generous healthcare, dental and vision plans
401(k) employer matching
Generous paid time off program
Employee equity plan
Tuition reimbursement
Fun office environment

Enerflex is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Enerflex grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunities are provided in recruitment, hiring, promotions, wages, benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.