Job Summary
The Procurement Specialist / Buyer plays a crucial role in providing procurement support for the Business Unit, handling the placement, expediting, and administration of various purchase and service orders. This includes everything from single-event service orders and project purchases to engineered items, spot buys, and general labor orders. The position demands a strong customer focus and the ability to collaborate effectively with personnel across the Business Unit, including Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Wells, SMEs, and other support functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the procurement of materials, equipment, and consumables by utilizing appropriate procurement methods such as bidding, contracting, ordering, expediting, and related transportation.
- Negotiate with suppliers on behalf of the Business Unit regarding commercial and operational matters related to orders, ensuring that all purchase and service orders include the proper terms and conditions.
- Stay informed on developments and best practices in procurement and supply chain management.
- Support Global Procurement initiatives, including e-Procurement, contracting best practices, compliance, and the Investment Recovery and Inventory Management program.
- Act as a consultant on procurement-related matters, supporting accounts payable efforts, resolving payable issues, and delegating invoicing issues to the appropriate internal function.
- Serve as an expert in materials and services procurement, including the processes and systems used (such as SMART, SAP, ERS), and resolve vendor supply and invoicing issues.
- Manage the MRP process in SAP, coordinate repairs of stock items as necessary, and oversee strategic bulk purchases, while keeping end users informed of market demand changes.
- Assist in the implementation of new processes or technologies as needed.
- Ensure strict adherence to internal controls and compliance with all audit requirements and recommendations.
- Manage associated health, environmental, and safety risks in all aspects of the position.
- Assist warehouse personnel with goods receiving issues, order expediting, follow-ups, and maintaining reorder points.
