The Bergaila Companies · 22 hours ago
LNG Materials Specialist
Houston, TX
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$65/hr - $78/hr
7+ years expThe Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. They are seeking an LNG Materials Specialist to execute purchasing activities for materials and manage material purchase orders in SAP, ensuring timely delivery and effective coordination with suppliers and stakeholders.
ConsultingEnergyHuman ResourcesRenewable EnergyStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
A Martin
Responsibilities
Execute purchasing activities for materials, spare parts, and MRO items using established sourcing strategies and contracts
Create, release, and manage material purchase orders in SAP, ensuring accuracy of pricing, quantities, lead times, and delivery terms. Confirm requirements prior to order placement and align orders to operational demand
Actively expedite open material purchase orders to meet required delivery dates. Monitor order status, identify delivery risks, and take corrective action to prevent shortages or schedule impacts
Coordinate with suppliers, logistics, warehouses, and internal stakeholders to resolve late, partial, or constrained deliveries. Understand key delivery drivers such as manufacturing lead times, supplier capacity constraints, transportation issues, and changes in demand
Identify and diagnose the root causes of material delays or shortages and drive practical resolution
Partner with planning, maintenance, warehouse, and logistics teams to clarify priorities and adjust delivery plans as needed. Escalate material risks appropriately and track actions through resolution
Ensure all materials purchases align with approved sourcing methods, contracts, and procurement controls. Maintain required procurement documentation in accordance with records retention policies. Adhere to conflict-of-interest and ethical procurement standards
Provide clear and timely updates on material order status, expediting actions, and delivery risks
Communicate recovery plans and changes in supply status to stakeholders. Support short-term reporting related to open orders and overdue materials
Qualification
Required
Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in materials purchasing and expediting within the oil and gas industry or a comparable industrial, manufacturing, or asset-intensive environment
SAP experience is mandatory. Strong working knowledge of SAP materials purchasing processes including purchase orders, outline agreements, source lists, and purchasing info records
Ability to understand and interpret lead times, delivery commitments, and material constraints
Strong problem-solving skills with an action-oriented mindset
Clear communication skills and strong follow-through
High school diploma required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related discipline preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive insurance with 401(k)
PTO and holidays
Company
The Bergaila Companies
The Bergaila Companies is an oil & energy company that offers professional recruitment services.
501-1000 employees
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