Buyer (TEMPORARY)

**Buyer (TEMPORARY)**

Houston, TX, 3990 Rogerdale, Houston, Texas, United States of America Req #503 Thursday, February 24, 2022 **Position Summary** The temporary Buyer will temporarily be responsible for managing strategic sourcing of assigned portfolio. The incumbent will promote and implement strategic sourcing, proactively managing assigned portfolio and supply base with a long term, strategic focus. Directly responsible for purchases for assigned portfolio and for the coaching of local purchasing operations.

**Key Accountabilities**

* Processes purchase orders including any revisions and updates order files.

* Review Supplier quotes to assure accuracy of price, equipment description, shipping instructions and initiates follow-up action for orders.

* Responds to internal customer/suppliers questions on order status, discrepancies in billing or delivery, determining appropriate corrective action.

* Coordinates technical requests, order placement and quotation services.

* Initiates and processes purchase orders. May determine inventory shortages, delivery dates, communicating information to internal customers.

* Initiates return to Supplier for warranty products.

* Completes open orders to closure

* Receives internal customer requests, complaints, initiating response and/or corrective action.

* Works with operations to determine critical need items and assists in establishing priorities on ship dates.

* Communicates current availability and lead times.

* Acts as primary contact between supplier and engineering/operations regarding special product applications and/or significant modifications required to meet specific customer requirements.

* Use measurement tools and monitor Supplier's performance.

* Implement and comply with all Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

* Comply with all government, industry and company regulations and standards to ensure a healthy and safe work environment, as well as, reduce environmental impact.

* Employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above, and any duties are subject to change at any time, according to the needs of the location or company.

**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to handle internal and external contacts in a positive and effective manner is required

* Good analytical skills

* SAP experience

* Proficient computer skills are required including use of all Microsoft office applications.

* Upholds the highest levels of personal accountability, integrity, and responsibility in every aspect of the day to day job, extending to the responsibilities embraced for the environment and the local communities in which we operate.

* Action oriented, establishes clear goals and priorities with realistic timeframes. Identifies and obtains resources necessary to achieve objectives. Executes with sense of urgency and establishes clear contingency plans to address potential roadblocks.

* Able to understand budget requirements. Able to cost out products and obtain best prices. Able to explain budget requirements to others.

* Displays courtesy and sensitivity and responds promptly to service requests. Identifies customer needs and explains services clearly. Handles difficult situations.

**Minimum Required Education**

* Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

**Minimum Required Work Experience**

* 2 years in oil industry, logistics or purchasing - Preferred

**Other details**

* Job Family Supply Chain

* Job Function Procurement

* Pay Type Hourly

* Required Education High School