Buyer - Rotating Equipment

Blackstone Industrial provides innovative, high-quality, and sustainable solutions for critical rotating and static equipment. As one of North America's leading technical service providers, we excel in field services, parts, repairs, and engineering. Trusted by industries such as heavy oil and refining, petrochemical, power generation, energy transmission, and agriculture, Blackstone is shaping the future of compressor maintenance and operation, striving to set new benchmarks as we expand our operations globally. We are seeking a highly organized and technically capable Technical Buyer to support the procurement of engineered components, manufacturing services, operational supplies, and aftermarket materials used in the repair and production of rotating equipment. This role is responsible for executing procurement activities throughout the Order-to-Remittance (OTR) process while supporting quotation activities within the Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) process. The successful candidate will own assigned purchase orders, supplier commitments, expediting activities, and procurement-related delivery risks to ensure materials are available when needed to support customer orders, shop operations, field projects, and aftermarket requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Strategic Sourcing, Product Development, Logistics, and Commercial teams in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Procurement & Supplier Management - Purchase engineered components, manufacturing services, materials, and operational supplies needed to support customer orders and repair projects. - Create and manage purchase orders using approved suppliers and company procedures. - Confirm pricing, delivery dates, and order details with suppliers. - Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support reliable delivery and service. Materials & Delivery Coordination - Monitor supplier performance and proactively expedite critical orders. - Track purchase order status and communicate delivery updates, delays, and risks to operations and project teams. - Help ensure materials arrive on time to support shop, field, and customer requirements. - Coordinate with logistics, receiving, and inventory teams to resolve material-related issues. Quotation & Cost Support - Support sales and commercial teams by obtaining supplier quotes, lead times, and cost information. - Issue RFQs (Requests for Quotation) and compare supplier proposals. - Provide accurate sourcing and lead-time information to support customer quotations and proposals. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Strategic Sourcing teams to support project execution. - Coordinate supplier technical questions and documentation requirements with the appropriate internal teams. - Support new product introduction, prototype, and supplier development initiatives as assigned. Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement - Maintain accurate purchasing records and ERP data. - Monitor supplier delivery and responsiveness. - Identify opportunities to improve cost, lead time, quality, and supply chain reliability. - Support the evaluation of alternative suppliers and sourcing options. Education and Qualifications Required - 3-5+ years of experience in industrial procurement, technical buying, manufacturing purchasing, or engineered products sourcing. - Experience purchasing machined components, forgings, castings, fabricated assemblies, coatings, heat-treated parts, or similar industrial products. - Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation. - Strong supplier relationship management, negotiation, and expediting skills. - Experience working within ERP systems and procurement workflows. - Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional coordination abilities. Preferred - Experience supporting rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, turbines, reciprocating equipment, or aftermarket repair operations. - Familiarity with international suppliers and global sourcing environments. - Exposure to supplier quality processes, manufacturing operations, and project-based procurement. - Related supply chain certification.