We are hiring! We are working with a multinational pipeline and energy client that is growing and adding a Buyer I to their team.
Pay Rate: $28.46/hour on w2
Work Type: Hybrid – Houston, TX 77079
Duration: 1-year contract (with possible extension)
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and process purchase requisitions for goods/services and ensures compliance with purchasing procedures and requisition requirements.
- Submit RFQ’s to approved suppliers/contractors.
- Interact with Suppliers, Contractors, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Consultants and other department personnel regarding requisition requirements, procurement procedures, approvals, order status and follow-up.
- Maintain records in accordance with established policies and procedures and audit guidelines /SOX requirements.
- Build and maintain relations with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Release reviewed and approved purchase orders to suppliers.
- Validate and execute change orders related to material or services issued as per the requirements and requisition of the stakeholder.
- Complete all required close out activities for materials and services and works with internal and external stakeholder to validate closeout.
- Direct spend to preferred suppliers in order to maintain cost effective rates for the company.
- Ensure assigned Supply Chain procedures and initiatives minimize risk and provide the highest overall total value to company.
- Other duties (in addition to or in lieu of those described above), as assigned by people leader according to the needs of the location or Company.
Qualifications:
- University degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Economics or related field
- Previous related experience within Supply Chain as a materials/services buyer
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
- Basic understanding of supply chain concepts including and understanding of the current market conditions, key suppliers, industry knowledge and materials or service being procured (basic materials to complex services).
- Ability to effectively communicate within a team environment.
- Ability to influence stakeholders/customers without authority.
- Possess a “sense of urgency” and ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment.
- Knowledge of Procurement processes/policies such as SOX policies.
- Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures and industry trends.
- General knowledge of legal terminology including standard contract terms and conditions.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Demonstrates integrity, ethical behavior, trust, safety, and stewardship
- Desktop application skills and knowledge
- Knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel, MS Power Point and SharePoint.
Preferred Key Skills:
- Experience with Oracle Cloud or other ERP buying systems
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Job Type: Contract
Pay: $28.46 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
- Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person