Location
Job, WV | United States
Job description
Buyer II
JOB-10040971
Anticipated Start Date
3/18/2024
Location
Mont Belvieu , TX
Type of Employment
Contract Hire
Employer Info
Our client is an American natural gas and crude oil pipeline company with headquarters in Houston, Texas. It is one of the largest publicly traded partnerships and a leading provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals.
Job Summary
The Procurement Buyer/Sourcing Specialist in the Supply Chain Management Department will be responsible for purchasing quality materials, services, and equipment to the requested specifications while meeting engineering, maintenance and operational schedules. The Buyer/Sourcing Specialist will form an integral part of his/her procurement team. He/she can expect to work in a demanding, performance-orientated environment where efficiency, reliability, and teamwork are key drivers to success
- Working with Engineering and Operations to define and facilitate the request for quote process in accordance with Company’s Guidelines for Acquiring Goods and Services.
- Evaluate commercial proposals, prepare and issue Commercial Bid Evaluations for internal review.
- Provide recommendations to Engineering and Operations on various procurement strategies, including but not limited to pricing strategy, payment schedule, bidders list, etc.
- Develop a depth of product knowledge and industry sources supporting the acquisition of materials and services viable to the Company’s on-going operations.
- Purchasing materials, services and equipment at the best price without sacrificing quality and specification requirements.
- Ensuring that delivery of materials coincides with Engineering, Maintenance and Operational schedules.
- Issuing purchase orders in compliance with Company Policies and Procedures.
- Examining requisitions for proper completion and compliance with Company Policies and Procedures.
- Coordinating purchase order/receipt/invoice issue resolution between the requester, receiver, supplier and Accounts Payable.
- Expediting and tracking orders to assure required delivery and coordinate with Logistics to ensure appropriate transportation of materials.
- Identify sourcing opportunities through analysis of business and industry data, while staying abreast of market conditions.
- Maintaining and administering the life cycle of the purchase order.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, service providers, and internal customers
Skills Required
- Skilled in oral and written communication.
- Basic understanding of scheduling concepts and tools
- Basic understanding of materials and equipment fabrication/manufacturing and associated production methods.
- Proficiency in organizing tasks and completion within deadlines
Education/Training/Certifications
- High School Degree or GED
Job tags
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