Airswift is looking for a Buyer/Procurement Analyst professional to work with a major LNG client in Port Arthur, TX, for an initial 1-year assignment likely to be extended.  

Oversees sourcing practices, supplier selection and contract negotiation for key procurement items. Partners with team members, internal clients, and stakeholders to identify and improve sourcing and contracting needs across major capital projects. Leads sourcing process from RFx to contract closeout.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supports procurement execution team and major capital projects to ensure materials or services are acquired to successfully meet requirements in a timely fashion, at or below established quoted price with consideration given to policies, and at the necessary quality requirements. Assists with development of Procurement Plans and procedures, including estimating, purchasing, expediting, contractor engagement, supplier engagement, business unit engagement, spare parts, warehousing, preservation/storage and surplus. Completes detailed data analyses and identifies risk and concerns based on best industry practices and schedule targets. Proactively review market data to identify manufacturing and supply chain risks, recommends mitigation measures. Supports development of global Contracting and Sourcing Strategies and Plans to increase operational efficiency and profitability by partnering with internal clients and stakeholders to identify long-term sourcing needs. Deploys specific procurement process knowledge and expertise to  prepare and solicit bids, analyze supplier proposals (using appropriate tools and technology), negotiate rates and terms /conditions to ensure the best value for spend allocation and least risk exposure decisions are made regarding supplier selection and contract award. Continuously identify, solicit, and implement opportunities for cost savings (materials, vendor-managed inventory, freight, etc.) and process improvement. Identify and deliver direct spend savings to realize the performance objectives of the business. Evaluate and recommend changes to procedure and policies to increase purchasing efficiency and educate internal customers in these policies and procedures. Delivers management information, reporting, insight and analytics on supplier cost and performance. Provides support and evaluation in strategic contractor management activities focused on risk identification and mitigation, supplier performance management, continuous improvement, and innovation opportunities. Supports supplier performance evaluations with key suppliers to assess risk, reviews future strategies, and identifies potential cost down and manufacturing improvement opportunities. Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply management, business or other related field of study required.

Experience

5+ years in a comparable role performing global sourcing, contracting/negotiating, procurement and supplier management activities required. 3+ years of prior major capital project experience, including project contractor oversight preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Systems and computer skills (SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel etc.). Ability to work independently with minimal direction. Knowledge of relevant products and category supply base within the business. Interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication (both oral and written) skills. Knowledge of contract management and all standard contract templates, including standard contract terms and conditions.