Purchasing and Inventory Manager

**Job Summary** Stellar Oilfield Rentals is seeking an experienced **Purchasing \& Inventory Manager** to lead purchasing, procurement, and inventory control across all company divisions and locations. This position will have company\-wide responsibility for ensuring materials, parts, equipment, supplies, and rental\-unit inventory are properly sourced, purchased, received, tracked, issued, returned, and accounted for. The Purchasing \& Inventory Manager will also lead a team of approximately 3–4 employees responsible for purchasing and inventory\-related functions. This is a hands\-on management position requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, vendor management experience, and the ability to develop and enforce consistent inventory\-control processes across multiple operating locations. **Key Responsibilities** **Purchasing \& Supplier Management** * Manage and oversee purchasing activities across all company divisions and operating locations. * Source, evaluate, and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors. * Obtain competitive quotes and negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, and purchasing agreements. * Identify opportunities to consolidate vendors and leverage company\-wide purchasing volume. * Continuously evaluate pricing and alternative suppliers to ensure the company receives competitive value. * Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing unnecessary or obsolete inventory. * Coordinate with operations, maintenance, facilities, and other departments to anticipate purchasing needs. * Review purchasing activity for accuracy, proper authorization, and compliance with company procedures. **Inventory Control** * Develop, implement, and maintain company\-wide inventory\-control procedures. * Maintain accurate records of inventory quantities, locations, receipts, transfers, usage, and adjustments. * Establish appropriate minimum/maximum stocking levels and reorder points for frequently used items. * Conduct and oversee regular physical inventory counts and cycle counts. * Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective measures. * Track inventory across multiple company locations and divisions. * Provide regular reporting on inventory levels, purchasing activity, variances, and significant trends. **Rental Unit Inventory \& Accountability** * Oversee the inventory\-control process for company rental units as they are prepared, dispatched, transferred, and returned. * Maintain accurate inventory lists for equipment, furnishings, appliances, accessories, and other items assigned to rental units. * Ensure inventory is physically verified before rental units leave the yard and again when units are returned. * Identify missing, damaged, or additional items requiring customer charges. * Document discrepancies and communicate billable items promptly and accurately to the Dispatch/Invoicing team. * Work closely with Operations, Dispatch, Facilities, and field personnel to maintain accountability throughout the rental cycle. * Develop processes that clearly establish responsibility for inventory from receipt through final disposition. **Team Leadership** * Directly supervise approximately 3–4 purchasing and inventory employees. * Establish clear responsibilities, workflows, and performance expectations for the department. * Train employees on purchasing procedures, inventory controls, receiving, issuing, documentation, and system requirements. * Monitor employee performance and ensure consistent processes are followed across locations. * Build a culture of accuracy, accountability, urgency, and cost awareness. **Qualifications** * 5\+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, supply chain, warehouse management, or a related field preferred. * Previous supervisory or management experience strongly preferred. * Experience managing inventory across multiple locations or operating divisions preferred. * Strong vendor sourcing, price comparison, and negotiation skills. * Strong understanding of purchasing, receiving, inventory\-control, and reconciliation processes. * Ability to analyze purchasing and inventory data and identify cost\-saving opportunities. * Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and inventory/ERP systems. * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work effectively with Operations, Dispatch, Accounting, Maintenance, Facilities, and field personnel. * Oilfield services, equipment rental, construction, industrial services, or similar operational experience is a plus. **What Success Looks Like** The successful Purchasing \& Inventory Manager will create a purchasing and inventory system where the company knows what we have, where it is, what we paid for it, where it went, and who is accountable for it. This individual will be expected to improve inventory accuracy, reduce unnecessary spending, strengthen vendor relationships, identify cost\-saving opportunities, and ensure that missing or damaged rental inventory is identified and communicated for billing before revenue is lost. The ideal candidate is someone who is comfortable both managing people and getting into the details—reviewing purchase activity, comparing vendor pricing, investigating inventory discrepancies, and working directly with Operations to solve problems. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $95,000\.00 \- $105,000\.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person