One of our major oil and gas clients is seeking a Buyer I for a 12-month assignment in their facilities in Spring, Texas.

Summary:
Purchases spot equipment, materials, chemicals/catalysts, and service requirements for multiple business lines.
Unconventional Buying supports the procurement and supply chain management aspects with a focus on executing commercial strategies through a request for quotation process, executing low and high value orders, and supporting invoice troubleshooting in the Upstream Unconventional business unit with focus on PVFF/MRO, Sand, Chemicals, and Rotating Equipment categories.

Responsibilities: Processes a queue of requisitions and converts them to purchase orders daily. Collects written proposals from vendors as needed. Conducts simple negotiations of pricing and general terms & conditions. Addresses invoice discrepancies from the purchase order or the goods receipt and approves invoice payment for any additional freight costs not accounted for on the purchase order. Liaises with the strategic buyer regarding project or turnaround purchases and potential bundles. Provides support to ensure timely invoice payment. Handles any PO (purchase order) maintenance for orders processed (e.g., update PO text, update delivery date, etc.). Requests and validates vendor setup in all procurement/accounting systems, as needed Forms, issues, and administers purchase orders and change orders valued between 10k-100k+ Facilitates and analyzes quotations for all business units, as required Assists in the resolution of any account payable issues tied to purchase orders Conducts simple commercial and some terms and conditions negotiations Vendor Relationship Management. Processes a queue of requisitions and converts them to purchase orders daily. Collects written proposals from vendors as needed. Conducts simple negotiations of pricing and general terms & conditions. Provides support to ensure timely invoice payment.
  Requirements: Behavioral Skills: adapts, analytical, collaborates, communicates effectively, focuses on customers. Functional Skills: PtP (Procure-to-Pay) knowledge, system utilization & efficiency, total system cost, apply controls mindset, application of business & procurement technical knowledge, service excellence, contract development, contract management, negotiating and influencing, relationship management. 1-5 years of prior experience in procurement, contract drafting (with legal support as required), materials management, administration, and negotiation of change orders, knowledge of supply chain/inventory, and planning and scheduling. Oil and Gas industry experience preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Office, Oracle/SAP, OpenInvoice, PowerBI Good understanding of the full Source to Pay process Strong negotiation skills, customer service oriented, and focused Self-starter with excellent organization and strong attention to detail, requiring minimal supervision or oversight in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work effectively in a collaborative environment Willingness to work overtime and/or on call, if needed Procurement: Unconventional Procurement Manager(s), Category Manager(s), Supply Chain Operations Business Line/Others: Unconventional Business Unit, Requisitioner(s), Supply Chain/Material Coordinators
Legal and Finance departments BA or BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (preferred). Applicable and proven work experience, as it translates to an equivalent degree to be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.