Expandable Liner Hanger Procurement Specialist

• Source and manage supply of float equipment (float shoes, float collars, auto-fill floats) and associated downhole completion components as required.
• Maintais deep knowledge of premium and semi-premium thread connections (e.g., VAM, TenarisHydril, and similar) and manages vendor relationships for premium OCTG and connection suppliers.
• Procure a broad range of materials including alloy and carbon steels, elastomers, seals, hardened components, and specialty metals used in downhole tool manufacturing.
• Initiate and maintain accurate Purchase Orders ensuring materials and services will be delivered on schedule, at negotiated price, and meeting required quality standards.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and contractual terms with approved suppliers within the solid expandable liner hanger and well completion supply chain.
• Contact vendors regarding order status and discrepancies (e.g., quantity, quality, dimensional conformance, material certifications).
• Leverage ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics preferred) to fulfill production and inventory requirements for expandable liner hanger and related product lines.
• Perform procurement duties for R&D projects (e.g., issues POs, follows up, expedites, tracks status for prototype and qualification hardware).
• Develop and maintain a strong, diversified vendor network for expandable liner hanger components, float equipment, and premium connections to ensure supply continuity and competitive pricing.
• Qualify new suppliers in coordination with Quality and Engineering teams to expand the approved vendor list (AVL).
• Facilitate routing of raw material for production orders and ensures proper communication among engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Maintain internal customer service focus, demonstrating urgency and timely communication when supporting active well programs and critical delivery schedules.
• Assist with monitoring procurement performance metrics and identifies areas for process improvement, cost savings, and lead time reduction.

• Undergraduate degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience is preferred.
• 5–8 years’ experience in supply chain or procurement, with a minimum of 3 years specifically in oilfield services, well construction, or downhole tool manufacturing.
• Knowledge of solid expandable liner hanger systems, including expansion mechanics, liner top packer design, float equipment, premium thread connections, and associated downhole completion components.
• Familiarity with OCTG product forms, alloy and specialty material grades, and applicable API/ISO specifications (API 5CT, API 11D1, API 19D, etc.).
• Established vendor network within the expandable liner hanger, float equipment, and premium connection supply base is strongly preferred.
• Strong ERP system skills; Microsoft Dynamics experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of recordkeeping, purchasing procedures, and import/export compliance for oilfield equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, material certifications (MTRs), and contractual documents.
• Ability to prepare statistical reports and procurement performance analyses.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, engineers, and operations personnel.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings & material certifications (MTRs)
• Existing vendor network in oil & gas supply chain

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