Purchasing Specialist (Buyer) - Supply Chain

Select Water Solutions • Midland, TX

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About The Position

As a member of Select’s Supply Chain Management team, Purchasing Specialist (Buyer) will administer the procurement process for goods and services, per organizational requirements and policies.
The essential job functions include, but are not limited to
Facilitate purchasing for Select’s Infrastructure/Capital Projects purchasing categories.
Timely and accurately issue Purchase Orders against preferred/low-cost agreements, as negotiated by senior sourcing personnel.
Manage the day-to-day business relationship with key suppliers through supporting activities including ordering, communication of demand/ volume/ delivery time changes, issue resolution, sharing of end-user feedback, follow up on backorders, etc.
Develop an understanding and knowledge of suppliers and their capabilities.
Ensure continuity of goods and services that meet the quality, service, and price performance standards of the company.
Work with the Supply Chain group to implement and enforce polices that increase spend visibility and compliance.
Actively participate in the procure-to-pay cycle.
Assist the Sr. Procurement Manager to resolve AFE, invoicing, and payment issues.
Contribute to the cost savings through process efficiency.
Monitor and report key Procurement metrics and KPI’s (i.e. on-contract spend compliance, PO count, spend by purchasing category analytics, on time deliveries, etc.).
Collaborate and communicate effectively across different organizational levels, functions, businesses, and geographies to represent procurement initiatives.
Other projects as assigned by Sr. Procurement Manager.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of material/service purchasing experience, preferably in oil and gas environment.
• Strong understanding of the requirements for the acquisition of materials and services.
• Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of P2P process.
• Experience with ERP system(s) (D365 experience is a plus).
• Experience with Microsoft Office (strong Excel ability is a must).
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to forge internal (Business Unit personnel) and external (supply base) relationships.
• Ability to comply with existing/quickly adapt to new processes within the organization.

Nice To Haves

• D365 experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate purchasing for Select’s Infrastructure/Capital Projects purchasing categories.
• Timely and accurately issue Purchase Orders against preferred/low-cost agreements, as negotiated by senior sourcing personnel.
• Manage the day-to-day business relationship with key suppliers through supporting activities including ordering, communication of demand/ volume/ delivery time changes, issue resolution, sharing of end-user feedback, follow up on backorders, etc.
• Develop an understanding and knowledge of suppliers and their capabilities.
• Ensure continuity of goods and services that meet the quality, service, and price performance standards of the company.
• Work with the Supply Chain group to implement and enforce polices that increase spend visibility and compliance.
• Actively participate in the procure-to-pay cycle.
• Assist the Sr. Procurement Manager to resolve AFE, invoicing, and payment issues.
• Contribute to the cost savings through process efficiency.
• Monitor and report key Procurement metrics and KPI’s (i.e. on-contract spend compliance, PO count, spend by purchasing category analytics, on time deliveries, etc.).
• Collaborate and communicate effectively across different organizational levels, functions, businesses, and geographies to represent procurement initiatives.
• Other projects as assigned by Sr. Procurement Manager.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
• Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level