Procurement Buyer

Pilot Water Solutions•Houston, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Buyer will facilitate efficient and cost-effective purchasing of goods and services required for the smooth operation of midstream oil and gas activities. Compensation commensurate with experience. This position is located in Houston, Texas and reports to the Supply Chain Manager. Pilot Water Solutions (“PWS”) is the most reliable name in water midstream. PWS is a full service, full life cycle water midstream company with assets across the Permian, Eagle Ford, Rockies, Haynesville, and Appalachia. With strategically located assets in the core of its basins, Pilot Water Solutions is positioned to meet the needs of its customers with best-in-class service and reliability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Law, Finance, Purchasing, or a related field required.
Strong knowledge of SOX compliance required; experience in the SWD or midstream sector preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
Understanding of infrastructure project delivery methods and capital project processes.
Experience managing purchase orders, change orders, and contract administration.
Demonstrated leadership skills with proven experience negotiating and managing contracts.
Strong project management capabilities with the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Ability to build and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Sound judgment with the ability to make recommendations and resolve highly complex and sensitive issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex or technical information to diverse audiences.
Ability to develop schedules, manage timelines, and deliver projects on time and within scope.
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
High level of integrity and commitment to personal and professional ethics.
Self-starter who thrives both independently and in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Proficient in multitasking and adapting to evolving business needs.
Strong knowledge of business practices and principles related to purchasing and procurement operations.
Solid understanding of contract documents, solicitation methods, and contract administration processes.
Working knowledge of applicable laws, policies, and procedures governing public procurement.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, collect data, and conduct basic cost and price analyses.
Knowledge of cost accounting principles and their application to pricing and cost analysis.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% as needed.

Nice To Haves

5 years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing or procurement; experience in the midstream or related energy industry preferred.
Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or similar procurement certification

Responsibilities

Assist in the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, bidding, negotiations, and contracting activities, to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, establish and maintain relationships, negotiates contracts, and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
Follow the requisition authorization process.
Clearing purchase orders from beginning to end.
Generate and manage purchase orders in NetSuite system, ensuring accuracy, adherence to procurement policies and procedures, and timely processing.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast inventory needs, monitor stock levels, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory.
Conduct market research, analyze pricing trends, evaluate supplier proposals, and negotiate favorable terms to optimize costs while maintaining quality standards.
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintain accurate, procurement records, and manage documentation related to purchases, contracts, and supplier agreements.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and automation within the procurement function to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and cost effectiveness.
Collaborate with other departments such as operations, and finance to align procurement activities with overall business objectives.
Review and execute purchase orders, change orders and other documents within delegated authority.
Maintain the integrity of the procurement process.
Analyze current procurement activities and recommend improvements through more efficient procurement methods e-procurement, quantity discounts, standardization, value analysis or cooperative purchasing.
Effectively communicate purchasing policies and procedures to all personnel and interpret said policies and procedures as necessary.
Prepare and maintain accurate records and documentation on all solicitations, responses, purchase contracts, correspondence, and related follow-ups.
Complies with all Company policies and procedures; adheres and is compliant to safety and environmental guidelines.
Follow other job-related duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor based on business needs.