Job DescriptionBuyer 12 MonthsHouston, TXWe are seeking a meticulous Buyer who has knowledge and experience in leading material and serviceprocurement activities from inception to successful delivery, including vendor identification, evaluation andselection, negotiation preparation, economic analysis and evaluating market data.Reporting to the Manager of Materials, the Buyer is accountable for process improvements and must possess anability to work in a fast paced, changing environment, and still meet business performance measures, timelinesfor procurement sourcing activities and plan for future materials and services as needed.What you’ll do
• Process internal project client requests for the supply of goods and services as required
• Manage competitive sourcing processes as required
• Develop, issue, and manage RFPs, RFQ, RFIs, etc.
• Conduct bid spreadsheet analyses and proposal commercial evaluations
• Coordinate overall evaluations with project clients
• Liaise with bidders, suppliers, and other internal stakeholders (supplier qualification, engineering, projectteam, Legal, Risk, etc.) as required
• Assemble purchase order documents and administer purchase orders within area of responsibility
• Organize and manage project and purchase order files, both electronic and paper files
• Facilitate supplier’s pre-qualification process and liaise with Supplier Management to ensure a timely outcome
• Maintain purchase order records in SAP, ensuring governance requirements are always met
• Provide purchase order status updates as required
• Contribute to building and strengthening client and supplier relationships
• Ensure established processes and proper authorization controls are always followed
• Aid and support to Manager and team members as required
• Fully understand all terms and conditions of all purchase orders and work within the purchase order terms andconditions in all dealings with the Supplier
• Single point of contact (SPOC) pertaining to purchase orders within area of responsibility
• Ensure all relevant information is received to maintain SAP records
• Must be able to provide feedback / responses to the Project Teams and Clients with regards to the purchaseorder
• Other tasks as requiredMinimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or relevant field
• 6 years of purchasing, contract and bidding law, or project management
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
• Excellent customer service skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-starter, able to work independently, and a strong team player
• Proficient in PC applications
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ethical business practices and integrity
• Proven team player with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and to develop and maintaincollaborative working relationships
• Able to work under tight deadlines and demonstrates strong time management and priority setting skills
• Able to deal with change and adapt to new circumstancesPreferred Qualifications
• Commercial negotiating skills an asset
• Project management or project controls experience
• Oil and gas industry experience in a similar role Pradeep V Assistant Manager | Staffing Cell: (973) 425
– 5998| Fax: 973-998-2599 Email: Pradeep.Vartech.com 360 Mt.
Kemble Avenue, Suite 2000 | Morristown, NJ 07960 Website: www.artech.com In case if I am not reachable on the above contacts, please reach out to: Reporting Manager: Sundaresh K 973-435-7218 and email ID is Sundaresh.Kartech.com