Buyer / Purchasing Specialist

3 weeks ago


Houston, United States Wood PLC Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to join our Global Shared Services Purchasing team who will support the transactional process by creating requisitions and purchase orders in SAP. The Buyer will have functional purchasing responsibilities for an assigned area or function and use standardized procurement processes that meet business needs while adhering to corporate standards and mitigating financial and liability risks.

Location: Houston, TX

Contract Duration: This is a 12 month project with the potential to go longer

Other: Additional benefits of this role include a comprehensive benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, and more), All offers of employment subject to passing of drug & alcohol screening

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating purchase orders in SAP and administering the lifecycle of a purchase order from requisition receipt to supplier payment

• Responsible for working inquiries that are assigned to them with a sense of urgency and professionalism

• Evaluating vendor quotes to determine most cost effective solution

• Verify invoice accuracy and facilitate timely resolution of discrepancies

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to resolve transactional issues in a timely manner

• Ensuring all procurement activities are in compliance with the client's Supply Chain Policy, including all proper documentation, use of systems, approvals, and communications

• Ability to determine root cause issues and effectively communicate corrective action to vendors, stakeholders or other team members

• Assist in data clean up efforts and work on special projects, as assigned

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and provide analytical support for supply chain initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills/Experience

• Previous experience in a purchasing or other transactional role

• Proficiency with SAP (basic level at a minimum)

• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team in a fast-paced environment

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to effectively navigate unknown territories, independently find solutions and prioritize effectively

• Effectively utilize available resources to solve problems

• NICE TO HAVE - experience with SMART by GEP

• NICE TO HAVE - experience with PowerBI and/or Spotfire dashboards

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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