Procurement Specialist
Plum Gas Solutions · Odessa, TX
Procurement Specialist
Location: Odessa
Position overview
Plum Gas Solutions is seeking a highly organized, relationship-oriented Procurement Specialist to support the company’s Operations organization in Odessa. This position will play an important role in ensuring that teams have timely access to the parts, equipment, materials, and services required to operate safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
The Procurement Specialist will manage purchasing activities from initial sourcing through vendor coordination, delivery, inventory support, and issue resolution. The role will work primarily with Operations while partnering closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to understand technical requirements, anticipate business needs, and help keep work moving without unnecessary delays or expense.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who combines strong customer service instincts with purchasing discipline and practical business judgment. The successful candidate will be comfortable researching suppliers, comparing options, negotiating commercial terms, monitoring inventory, and maintaining productive vendor relationships. Just as importantly, this person will understand that every purchase represents company resources and will consistently look for ways to make responsible, cost-conscious decisions without compromising quality, service, safety, or operational continuity.
The Procurement Specialist will interact with vendors, internal stakeholders, and business partners on a regular basis and will represent Plum Gas Solutions’s brand and standards in every interaction. Success in this role requires professionalism, follow-through, attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced operating environment.
Essential responsibilities
Sourcing and purchasing
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Source parts, equipment, materials, and related services to support operational requirements.
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Identify qualified suppliers and evaluate options based on quality, availability, lead time, service, and total cost.
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Obtain and compare quotations, pricing, delivery commitments, payment terms, and other commercial conditions.
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Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and service expectations with vendors.
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Process and track purchase requests and orders accurately and in a timely manner.
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Follow up on open orders, backorders, delayed shipments, substitutions, and other exceptions.
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Help ensure purchased items meet applicable specifications and the needs of the requesting team.
Inventory and operational support
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Monitor inventory levels and support timely replenishment of critical parts and materials.
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Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing to understand current and anticipated requirements.
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Help identify critical, high-use, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory and support appropriate action.
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Resolve purchasing, availability, quality, and delivery issues quickly and professionally.
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Maintain accurate records of purchases, vendor information, pricing, order status, and delivery commitments.
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Contribute to a dependable procurement process that supports operational continuity and minimizes avoidable downtime.
Vendor and internal relationship management
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Build and maintain professional, productive relationships with suppliers and service providers.
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Serve as a responsive point of contact for internal customers and provide clear updates on purchasing activity.
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Communicate requirements, changes, delivery expectations, and issues clearly to vendors and internal stakeholders.
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Partner with cross-functional teams to understand needs, clarify priorities, and identify practical solutions.
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Represent Plum Gas Solutions positively and professionally in person, by phone, and in written communication.
Cost control and process improvement
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Practice sound cost control and responsible spending in all purchasing decisions.
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Look for opportunities to reduce costs, improve terms, consolidate purchases, and increase purchasing efficiency.
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Apply practical judgment when balancing price, quality, availability, lead time, and business urgency.
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Follow established purchasing processes and contribute ideas that improve accuracy, visibility, and efficiency.
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Support appropriate documentation and accountability for purchasing activity.
Required qualifications
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Experience in purchasing, procurement, parts, inventory, customer service, or a related field.
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Strong oral and written communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to provide responsive, professional customer service.
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing orders, records, pricing, and follow-up.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, vendors, and other business partners.
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Process-driven approach with strong organization and follow-through.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing requirements in a fast-paced environment.
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Understanding of cost controls, budgeting, or basic financial and commercial concepts.
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Practical understanding of frugality and responsible stewardship of company resources.
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Professional presence and the ability to represent the Plum Gas Solutions brand well.
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Reliable vehicle and ability to travel locally as needed for business purposes.
Preferred qualifications
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Oil and gas industry experience is an asset but not required.
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Experience purchasing industrial parts, equipment, maintenance supplies, or operational materials.
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Experience working with inventory systems, purchasing systems, spreadsheets, or vendor databases.
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Background in accounting, revenue, sales, logistics, supply chain, or another cost- and service-oriented function.
Core competencies
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Customer service orientation
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Vendor relationship management
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Negotiation and commercial judgment
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Clear oral and written communication
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Cross-functional collaboration
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Organization and follow-through
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Attention to detail
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Cost-conscious decision-making
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Process discipline
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Problem solving and adaptability
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Professionalism and brand representation
Measures of success
Success in this role will be demonstrated through the ability to:
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Secure the parts, equipment, and services required by Operations in a timely and cost-conscious manner.
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Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory information.
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Build dependable, professional relationships with vendors and internal customers.
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Communicate proactively when requirements, pricing, or delivery expectations change.
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Reduce avoidable purchasing delays, errors, and unnecessary costs.
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Support strong collaboration among Operations, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
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Consistently represent Plum Gas Solutions with professionalism, responsiveness, and sound judgment.
Working relationships
This position will work primarily with the Operations organization and will regularly partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, vendors, suppliers, and other internal stakeholders. The role requires frequent communication, practical problem solving, and the ability to build trust across a variety of teams and business relationships.
Industry experience
Oil and gas experience is helpful but not required. Candidates with purchasing, parts, inventory, customer service, vendor management, or related experience in another industry are encouraged to apply.