Buyer

4 weeks ago

Houston, United States Seadrill Full time
Title:Buyer

Reporting To:Projects Supply Chain Manager

Function:Supply Chain

Location:Houston

ABOUT SEADRILL

Seadrill is one of theworld's most modern offshore Deepwater drilling companies, employing some2600 people around the world. Our vision is to Set the Standard inDrilling. It's an ambitious goal. And every single one of us has a partto play. Help us to keep innovating, improving and maintaining thehighest safety standards, and we'll give you what you need to be yourbest too.

Diversity and inclusion are more thanwords for us. Everyone is welcome-as an inclusive workplace, our peopleare comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work. Wecontinue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, andcelebrates the diverse voices of our people. It fuels our innovation andconnects us closer to our customers and the communities we operate in.

JOB SUMMARY

As aBuyer, you will be performing purchasing duties for the rigs or onshorelocations in accordance with relevant Company Policies and Procedures

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Use only company approved suppliers;requests for new suppliers must be reviewed and approved by the ProjectProcurement Supervisor and Project Procurement Manager
  • Process purchase requisitions, ensuringtangible materials are assigned with Seadrill's internal catalogue numbers,and execute in order of priority.
  • Ensure Fixed Pricing Agreements withSuppliers are being used to maximize cost savings and automation.
  • Actively work with Procurement Managersand Category Managers to identify optimal procurement strategies.
  • Source materials, services, and evaluatepricing proposals as per the relevant company and local procedures.
  • Follow up promptly clarifications andrequests for information from Suppliers or the Rig
  • Prepare Purchase Orders using Company Approvedsoftware(s).
  • Ensure Company Policies & Proceduresregarding Approval Process, Authority, SOX Compliance and FCPA are strictlyfollowed.
  • Review all material and servicerequisitions (repair & return included) in terms of quantities, pricing,specifications, account coding, authorization limits, priority, urgency, foraccurate preparation of Purchase Orders.
  • Constantly review and assess theeconomics of local purchase against foreign purchase with consideration givento quality, certification, costs, and lead times.
  • Continuously review all open PurchaseOrders and expedite overdue and outstanding PO's with Suppliers
  • Process Invoices and Assist AccountPayables with invoice discrepancies.
  • Maintain a general knowledge of CompanySupply Chain and Financial Procedures
  • Document procurement problems to alloweffective resolution and prevention.
  • Resolve procurement related incidentsreported by the end users
SAFETY AT SEADRILL

Our goal is to ensure that 'nobody getshurt' whilst performing their job. Everyone at Seadrill has a part toplay in meeting our safety commitment.

Through strong leadership and personalresponsibility from all employees, we take a systematic approach toidentifying, managing and preventing the hazards involved in our day-to-dayoperations. Nothing is more important to us than the health, safety andsecurity of our workforce and the communities in which we operate andbehaving responsibly towards our shared environment. We are vigilant,disciplined and always looking out for one another. We have developed andembedded a strong safety culture onshore and offshore, fostered by allemployees, who each have a personal responsibility and the authority toput an immediate stop to the job if they believe it to be unsafe.Everyone at Seadrill is accountable for helping to build this culture ofcare.

SEADRILL BEHAVIORAL FRAMEWORK

In Seadrill, setting the standard is notjust about what we deliver, but how we deliver it.

We co-created our Behavioural Frameworkwith our employees, where we identified four key competencies that defineour culture and help us to live our values. Our behaviours are embeddedin the way we work and support and guide us day to day:
  • Drive & Ownership
  • Change & Forward Thinking
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Service Delivery
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ANDEXPERIENCE

Essential
  • Proficient in theuse of Microsoft Office programs
  • Proficient in theuse of ERP systems
  • Knowledge of theSupply Chain, Inventory, and Procurement Process
  • Knowledge of rigoperations
  • Advancedunderstanding of Supply Chain process and supporting tools
  • Generalunderstanding of logistics and shipping management
  • Generalunderstanding of commercial concerns, operational imperatives, anddecision-making with regard to global materials sourcing decisions.
  • Open communicationwith Procurement-2-Pay team and key stakeholders
  • Exhibit desire totake on new projects
  • Show ownership ofassigned responsibilities
  • Establishrelationships with key stakeholders
  • Understanding ofcorporate business ethic and core values
  • Competent inSeadrill ERP systems
  • Full understandingof Supply Chain Directives
  • Understanding ofHSE requirements
Desired

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS
  • Accountability
  • Communications
  • Integrity and Honesty
  • Mentoring
  • Professionalism in dealing with externalparties
  • Team Player
  • Leadership Skills
  • Active role in Team Building
  • Participate in service delivery andcommercial/financial control of supply chain management for the rig.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organization and planning skills
  • Decision-making skills
  • Questioning attitude/ critical thinkingand problem-solving skills
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SKILLS
  • Computer Literate
  • Task management and prioritization
  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • Advanced business and negotiation skills
  • Intermediate understanding of business lawand contracts.
  • Clear understanding of corporateoperational and financial controls and the internal/external enforcementmechanisms.
MOTIVATIONAL COMPETENCIES
  • Self-Motivated
  • Pro Active Mindset
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degreepreferably in Supply Chain Management.
  • 3-5 yearscontinuous experience, preferably in Oil and Gas
  • Analytical andproblem-solving skills.

JOIN SEADRILL

We value our people and want to retainthem. So, we offer a competitive package built around an attractive basesalary and a range of benefits tailored to your location.
Join Seadrill. Own the Opportunity.

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