Senior Buyer

Job Description – Senior Buyer
  Key Role Description
Procures materials, equipment, and supplies under the best possible terms, in accordance with company policy.  Includes, but is not limited to, review and analysis of Purchase Requisitions (“PRs”), investigation and development of sources of supplies, issuing of bid requests / Requests for Quotation (“RFQs”), reviewing quotations and issuing Purchase Orders (“POs”). 
  Role Specific Competencies
Our client has identified nine specific competencies we expect all employees of our organization to possess.  These competencies are incorporated as a part of our Selection, Performance Management/Review and Developmental processes.  The competencies and activities for this role are detailed below:

Technical Knowledge – demonstrates the specific skills necessary for the assignments, understands the background and points of leverage to be effective in the role.
 

• Analyzes PRs to ensure clarity and completeness in description of materials and equipment, quantity and quality requirements, proper authorization of funding, delivery requirements, mode of transportation, and proper support documentation.
• Helps to maintain a current list of suppliers, both primary and secondary/alternative, capable of meeting the companies operational needs, on an ongoing basis.
• Requests quotation from qualified bidders.  Analyzes bid quotations, evaluates factors such as commercial terms and conditions, price, delivery, financial status, technical capability, quality control, and geographical location of shipping point. 
• Negotiates the best price, delivery, terms of payment and purchase conditions, tax exemptions, price escalation, and other factors impacting costs.  Coordinates technical review of paperwork with appropriate stakeholder(s).  Issues POs and/or Supply Agreements after securing required internal approvals.
• Investigates market conditions, makes comparative analyses of price and delivery conditions, availability and quality of material and new sources of supply.
• Coordinates with stakeholders / end users to receive feedback on the performance of current suppliers.
• Maintains Replenishment of stock materials including information in Maximo for purchasing:  vendor, Min/Max stock level, order quantity and issuing of POs. 
• Coordinates with Rotating Equipment Team to maintain stock of rotating equipment, including replenishment and repairs as needed.

Coordinates with Satellite Warehouse and Suppliers to ensure replenishment, receipts and invoices on stocked materials. Knowledge of Work Areas and Responsibilities – demonstrates a clear understanding of role and responsibilities within specific area, flexible and agile in adapting to changes or exploring opportunities and challenges.
Communications – Verbal and Written – includes written and verbal communications, delivers presentations and has good listening skills.


Problem Solving and Conflict Leadership – strives to understand contributing factors, works to resolve complex situations, and helps individuals to resolve conflicts.

Delivering Results – Sense of Urgency – defines appropriate goals, works toward achieving goals, articulates vision and steps for achievement, meets deadlines and provides timely status updates and follow-through.

Teamwork/Cooperation – accountable to team, works to meet established deliverables, appreciates view of team members and is respectful of others.

Initiative – takes action, seeks new opportunities, and strives to see projects to completion.

Work Reliability/Quality – strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, and seeks opportunities to improve product/services.

Integrity and Trust – honest, accountable, upholds ethics standards and maintains confidentiality.
  Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements  

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience, preferably in a continuous process industry such as refining, petrochemical, or chemical processing. CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager), APP (Accredited Purchasing Practitioner) preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel with Knowledge of SAP/Ariba and Maximo preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all of Role Specific Competencies.

Key Interfaces
Area Operations leadership, Project and Process Engineering, all levels of the Maintenance, Project Control, and Execution groups, HSES representatives, Finance A/P and External Industry resources.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.