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Purchasing Specialist, Entry

Kodiak Gas


Job Location:

Carlsbad, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOIN THE PEOPLE POWERING KODIAK

Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training as well as the best benefits package in the industry.

Position Summary

The Purchasing Specialist Entry is responsible for timely procurement of gas compressor parts consumables and outsourced services purchases for a geographical company operating area. Completes daily task within electronic inventory control system.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Issues electronic and manual orders for repair and spare parts and emergency needs
Codes parts transactions according to Chart of Accounts (COA)Works with area and regional managers to establishes safe stock levels for parts not previously carried in system
Establishes delivery logistics with parts vendors as required according to need
Ensures quick delivery of parts and supplies needed for emergency operations response to unit down conditions
Arranges delivery logistics for transfer of received parts to appropriate inventory location through Warehousemen and Operations personnel
Ensures orderliness and organizational integrity of local inventory locations for field operations personnel

Education Experience and Training
3-5 years experience in an operating role in an oilfield service organization required
Familiarity with reciprocating compression equipment and its application required
Possesses very strong organizational skills
Possesses good communications skills able to discuss mechanical parts and services issues with Company employees of all educational backgrounds
Functions well in a strong service culture and can willingly support Company field personnel at all levels and at all times
Possesses strong time management skills
Able to maintain composure and work well under pressure
Able to accommodate the 24/7 nature of field operations in serving the field organization
Be available for an On Call scheduled rotation
Able to act as an agent of change
Proficient in the use of electronic inventory control systems and software
Able to perform thorough analysis of vendor quality responsiveness and price
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software suite
Understands basic inventory and warranty claim accounting practices and Companys use thereof
Follows procedures within Company Handbook
High school diploma required with some post-secondary education preferred but not required
Applicable certifications/trainings preferred

Physical Demands
Required to sit for long periods of time as needed
Ability to travel to/from site locations
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. unaided
Must be able to work under pressure and occasional long or irregular hours

Allocation of Time
Parts and consumables procurement based upon system demand - 50%
Receiving Supervision and dispatch handling logistics - 30%
Local inventory locations integrity assurance - 20%


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Kodiak Gas Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status.


Required Experience:

IC


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Kodiak is a leading provider of natural gas contract compression services in the United States, bringing efficiency and reliability to all the major basins.

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