Wood is seeking an expression of interest For a Buyer/Purchasing Specialist to work at our client's office in Houston, TX
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create and / or revise purchase requisitions.
Assist end users with purchase requisition submission inquiries.
Building purchase orders, expedite and coordinate the lifecycle of a purchase order from requisition receipt to supplier payment
Leading request for quote (RFQ) sourcing events
Strategically source, propose pricebook additions and manage contracts for consistently purchased inventory materials
Identifying and implementing process improvement activities
Specialize in transactional processes and provide system utilization guidance for efficient transactional activities
Ability to review error reports and determine root cause issue(s) and proactively resolve open issues including reaching out to vendors and stakeholders for additional information and documentation
QUALIFICATIONS
Critical Skills:
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work autonomously in a client focus, team environment
Attention to detail
Proven verbal and written communication skills
Strong time management skills
Basic/Required:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as a permanent resident, refugee or asylee
Basic level of proficiency with SAP or SMART by GEP
3+ years of experience in purchasing or related field
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft O365 applications: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Word
Preferred:
Basic level of proficiency with SAP or SMART by GEP
3+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry
Efficient verbal and written communication skills
Self-starter with productive collaboration skills
Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical
*****This will be a 6-month project. This position will most likely be extended.