Buyer (Supply Chain)

Delta Utilities Services•New Orleans, LA

14h

About The Position

The buyer role plays a vital role in performing purchasing duties in support of department functions for Delta Utilities’ gas operations. The ideal candidate will have time management and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with legal, procurement and operational teams. They thrive in a startup setting, bringing adaptability, string attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities with a proactive approach.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
0 to 2 plus years’ purchasing experience.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to contract management and other systems.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and advise stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
Able to sit for extended periods of time.
Able to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment.
Able to exert up to 10 Lbs. of force occasionally, and /or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, legal studies or a related field.
experience in contract management, procurement or other business or operations analytics role

Responsibilities

Convert requisitions to purchase orders for goods, services and construction projects to support gas utility operations, fleet and corporate purchases.
Draft, review and negotiate purchase orders for goods, services and construction projects to support gas utility operations and corporate purchases.
Work closely with operational team so ensure prompt order issuance and correct accounting codes are used.
Create and maintain blanket contracts with multiple lines in Oracle WACs
Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Work closely with vendors to facilitate vendor setup, invoice resolution and delivery needs.
Identify potential risks within the workstream and recommend improvement strategies.
Report on and analyze PO status and needs throughout the lifecycle to ensure appropriate delivery of goods and services and prompt payment.
Assist Strategic Sourcing team members as needed in contract creation, bid events, and supplier business reviews.
Work closely with operational team so ensure prompt order issuance and correct accounting codes are used.
Support the team in creation and maintenance of reports, PowerPoints, and training documents as needed for all aspects of the supply chain team.
Contribute to the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for the supply chain team.
Recommend improvements to streamline contract workflows and enhance efficiency of processes and workflows within the team.