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Experienced PPE Purchasing Assistant – Oil & Gas

Location: Anywhere in Texas
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $65,000 – $85,000 DOE

We are seeking an experienced PPE Purchasing Assistant to support procurement operations for oil & gas and industrial field environments. The ideal candidate will have direct experience sourcing and purchasing PPE and safety equipment for field operations, maintenance teams, shutdowns, and turnaround projects.

Key Responsibilities:
• Process purchase orders for PPE including FR clothing, hard hats, gloves, respirators, H2S monitors, and safety footwear
• Source and evaluate vendors based on pricing, lead times, product quality, and compliance standards
• Expedite and track orders to support field operations and turnaround schedules
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages of critical safety equipment
• Coordinate with warehouse, HSE, and field operations teams to ensure PPE availability
• Resolve supplier issues involving delays, shortages, and quality concerns
• Maintain accurate purchasing records within ERP systems (EPICOR experience preferred)
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and company safety standards

Required Qualifications:
• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement, or buyer experience within oil & gas, industrial, refinery, petrochemical, construction, or energy environments
• MUST have experience purchasing PPE or safety equipment
• Familiarity with FR (flame-resistant) clothing and H2S safety equipment preferred
• ERP system experience required (SAP, Oracle, EPICOR, or similar)
• Strong organizational, communication, and Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and urgent procurement timelines

Preferred Background:
Candidates with experience supporting field operations, shutdowns, turnarounds, MRO purchasing, industrial supply procurement, or HSE/safety operations are strongly encouraged to apply.