Our client, a major Oil & Gas company is seeking a Buyer to work within their facilities located in Houston, TX for a 12-month contract (long-term)
Responsibilities Coordinates and executes purchases of materials, equipment, and supplies. Reviews and analyzes material requisitions. Prepares and issues RFQ’s as required for operational, project and strategic initiatives. Reviews and analyzes above in accordance with policies and procedures. Ensures products are purchased at a reasonable price while achieving any possible cost savings within the required timeframe. Acts as a liaison between user departments and suppliers. Assists other buyers and expeditors. Executes the complete procurement process from preparing all aspects of competitive bids Develop, negotiate and assist in the execution of supplier agreement. Obtains optimized pricing, and cost efficient methods to assist in company- wide cost saving measures. Researches sources of supply, review sole source validity and determine methods of procurement action. Negotiates with suppliers the terms and conditions, pricing, delivery, payment terms, cancellation charges, liquidated damages clauses, warranty, scope of work and change orders as required. Evaluates supplier performance and addresses inefficiencies as required via feedback loop in Maximo Maintains records in accordance with established policies and procedure, and audit guidelines/Sox requirements. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge Skills and Abilities 2 or more years of procurement experience Related University degree from an accredited college in purchasing, supply chain management, business administration, finance, logistics or equivalent, or significant business knowledge acquired through a combination of formal education and experience. Post- secondary education (Purchasing / Supply Chain Management, B-Comm., Finance, Business Admin,)