Airswift is looking for a Buyer to support a major O&G client in Spring, TX on a 12-month contract
Schedule: 5/40
The Buyer will support unconventional buying, 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 Location Regional role focusing on the US.
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
- Key Interfaces: Procurement, Unconventional Procurement Manager(s), Category Manager(s), Supply Chain Operations, Business Line/Others, Unconventional Business Unit, Requisitioner(s), Supply Chain/Material Coordinators • Legal and Finance departments Education
Requirements:
- 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.
- 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