I Buyer

Description

MAIN FUNCTIONS

Purchases spot equipment, materials, chemicals/catalysts, and service requirements for multiple business lines.

This position level would typically include junior Buyer performing mostly tasks that do not require prior extensive experience.

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.

Position Responsibilities

• 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 resolution of any account payables issues tied to purchase orders
• Conducts simple commercial and some terms and conditions negotiations
• Vendor Relationship management
  
  

Education

• 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 bachelor’s degree.
  
  

Experience

• 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-faced 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
  
  

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.