Procurement Specialist

Who We Are:
Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE: AESI) is a leading solutions provider to the energy industry. Atlas’ portfolio of offerings includes oilfield logistics, distributed power systems, and the largest proppant supply network in the Permian Basin. With a focus on leveraging technology, automation, and remote operations to enhance efficiencies, Atlas is centered around a core mission of improving human beings’ access to hydrocarbons that power our lives and, by doing so, maximizing value creation for our shareholders.

How You Will Make an Impact:

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing and procuring materials, equipment, and services that support Atlas operations. This role assists managing supplier relationships, executes competitive bid processes, and works closely with internal customers to ensure quality, service, and cost objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

• Source materials, equipment, and services across assigned spend categories.
• Issue RFQs and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment when comparing sourcing alternatives and recommending suppliers, weighing total cost, quality, delivery, and supply risk against business needs.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery requirements.
• Develop negotiation recommendations and resolve non-routine sourcing issues within delegated authority, considering financial exposure and the impact on operational continuity; escalate commitments or exceptions requiring management approval.
• Create purchase orders and manage procurement transactions.
• Ensure timely procurement of operationally critical items.

Supplier Management

• Build productive working relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Evaluate significant supplier performance and supply-continuity risks, assess alternative courses of action, and recommend corrective measures that protect critical operations and the organization’s financial interests.
• Support supplier qualification and evaluation activities.
• Resolve supplier and invoice discrepancies.

Inventory & Operational Support

• Collaborate with operations and warehouse teams to maintain material availability.
• Support inventory optimization efforts and cost reduction initiatives.
• Analyze purchasing trends and recommend process improvements.

Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain procurement records and sourcing documentation.
• Track procurement KPIs and savings opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience.
• ERP system experience.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting mining, manufacturing, logistics, or oilfield operations.
• CPSM, APICS, or similar professional certification.
• Experience with spend analysis and supplier performance metrics.

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports To: Procurement Ops Manager
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • None

Work Location & Travel Requirements

• Location: Austin
• Work Environment: Office
• Travel %: 20%

• Schedule/Work Arrangement: Monday to Friday
• Physical Demands: None.

How You Will Stand Out

• You are team-oriented, approachable, and work well with others.
• You take pride in your work, ensuring accuracy and quality in every task.
• You handle personal and confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity.

What You Will Love About Us

• Best People and Team. Great Place to Work , Hire Vets, Top Place to Work For – Austin American Statesman
• Your Well-Being is a Priority. 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Invest in Your Future. 401K with company match, immediate vesting
• Relax and Recharge. Paid time off (non-rotational roles), 15+ company paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Atlas Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.

Reasonable Accommodation

Atlas Energy Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and those with pregnancy-related conditions in accordance with applicable law.

Job Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified at any time based on business needs.