Maintenance Procurement Rep at ChampionX in Sugar Land, TX

Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

We are looking for a Maintenance Procurement Representative located in Sugar Land, TX. This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

What's in it For You:

• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, technology and continuous education
• Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protective equipment
• The opportunity to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
• Pride in working for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k) with company matching and more!

What You Will Do:

• Create and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders for maintenance materials, equipment, and contracted services
• Obtain supplier quotations and support sourcing activities to ensure competitive pricing and timely procurement
• Expedite critical materials to support maintenance schedules, production requirements, and plant reliability
• Monitor purchase order status and resolve delivery issues to ensure material availability
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company purchasing policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Coordinate with maintenance planners, supervisors, technicians, and operations personnel to identify material requirements for preventive, corrective, and turnaround maintenance activities
• Verify material availability for scheduled maintenance work and support emergency procurement efforts during equipment failures and unplanned outages
• Assist in coordinating contractor services and maintenance-related projects
• Monitor inventory levels and support replenishment of maintenance spare parts while maintaining inventory accuracy
• Maintain accurate material master data, vendor information, and procurement records within SAP, GEP, or other business systems
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, inventory optimization initiatives, and the reduction of obsolete inventory while maintaining critical spare coverage
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and service providers while supporting supplier onboarding and qualification processes
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost, and delivery and coordinate resolution of supplier issues and discrepancies
• Track maintenance procurement expenditures and assist with budget tracking, cost reporting, invoice reconciliation, and resolution of payment discrepancies
• Maintain procurement records and documentation to support audits, regulatory compliance, and internal controls
• Utilize SAP, GEP, and other business systems to process procurement transactions and maintain accurate purchasing information
• Ensure compliance with company procurement, safety, environmental, and quality requirements
• Work closely with Maintenance, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and external suppliers to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations

Position Details:

• Location: Sugar Land, TX
• Department: Supply Chain / Maintenance
• Reports to: Supply Chain or Maintenance Leadership
• Works under general supervision and is capable of making routine procurement decisions while following established purchasing policies and procedures
• Serves as the primary liaison between Maintenance, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and external suppliers
• Supports preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, capital projects, and turnaround activities
• Ability to work additional hours or overtime as business needs require
• Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, maintenance administration, supply chain, or manufacturing support
• Experience working in a manufacturing, chemical, industrial, or maintenance environment preferred
• Basic computer application literacy, including Microsoft Office with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience using SAP, GEP, or other ERP/procurement systems preferred
• Immigration sponsorship not offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials and maintenance procurement processes
• Understanding of purchasing, inventory management, and supplier management practices
• Experience supporting maintenance planning, shutdowns, and turnaround activities
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative cross-functional team environment
• Customer-focused approach with a strong sense of urgency
• Financial and analytical aptitude with experience supporting budgets and procurement reporting

Physical Demands:

• May be required to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout an office, warehouse, and manufacturing environment.
• May occasionally be required to visit production and maintenance areas while wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods.
• Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing.

About Us:

ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century.

We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. As innovators, that’s been our mission for nearly a century. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.

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We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.