Sr. Buyer Oil & Gas- REMOTE at Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Position Summary

• Fully remote

The Senior Buyer will directly manage government-funded and commercial projects that our client is engaged in such as:

• Federal Grants - Manage procurement and sourcing for large, multi-year federal grants for work programs, and adhere to all other US Government and contract requirements.


• Commercial Projects - Manage procurement for shorter-term, time-sensitive confidential projects for commercial customers including sourcing, and vendor management, and supplier contracts negotiations.

The Senior Buyer will also be responsible for the sourcing and procurement of materials, equipment, services, and timely delivery to support operational needs critical to drilling and completions operations. The ideal candidate must have experience with Procurement Systems to streamline procurement processes and strong expertise in managing Requests for Bidding (RFB), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and Requests for Quotations (RFQ).


Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for field operations equipment, tools, and services (e.g., drilling and workover contractors, packers, sand control screens, wellbore cleanout tools, artificial lift systems, and well intervention services).


• Oversee end-to-end procurement supporting work and obligations.


• Utilize and optimize the procurement System to automate procurement workflows, track supplier performance, and manage contract lifecycles.


• Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative suppliers while ensuring supply chain resilience.


• Develop, issue, and manage Requests for Bidding (RFB), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and Requests for Quotations (RFQ) for competitive vendor selection.


• Evaluate bid proposals, ensuring compliance with technical, commercial, and contractual requirements.


• Develop long-term supplier relationships with key vendors in the subsurface, drilling and completions industry.


• Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and service-level agreements (SLAs) to secure the best value.


• Monitor supplier performance, compliance, and risk factors.


• Track shipments, manage inventory levels, and prevent delays in wellsite operations.


• Optimize delivery schedules for drilling, workover/completions equipment and to align with operational and business needs.


• Address and resolve invoice discrepancies, order fulfillment issues, and vendor-related concerns efficiently.


• Lead cross-functional procurement initiatives to improve processes and align with business goals.

Competencies and Characteristics

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  Value HSE - Demonstrate absolute dedication to the protection of Health, Safety, and the Environment.


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  Value Relationships and Diversity - Be willing to honor relationships through shared values with our clients, communities, employees, and partners while embracing the value of diversity, and our individual and corporate responsibility for fostering an equitable and inclusive environment.


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  Value Stewardship - Be committed to disciplined stewardship of resources.


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  Value Quality - Focus on quality and execution to do the job right the first time.


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  Ethical Conduct - Demonstrate a strong ethical grounding towards transparent and appropriate conduct in their work but also a willingness and ability to guide others towards the same end.


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  Project Management - Deep understanding of project management including organizing, planning and executing projects while working within budget and schedule constraints., lead teams, define project goals, communicate with stakeholders, and projects through to closure.


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  Proposal Preparation - Ability to plan and lead federal grant proposals (e.g., DOE), including preparation of technical materials, community engagement plans, budgets, management plans, and all supporting documentation. Ability to conceive project concepts, recruit project partners and contractors, and understand goals of individual solicitations.


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  Leadership/Mentorship - Practices active listening and provides basic mentoring and assistance to less experienced staff and is aware of the value of sharing knowledge with individuals within their team.


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  Client Focus - Must have strong interpersonal and analytical skills to establish a relationship of openness, trust, integrity, and reliability with clients. The Project Manager will work well in a collaborative environment with management, engineering, and research teams and maintain effective performance under pressure.


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  Performance Focus - Be a self-starter who can proactively manage operational personnel and establish goals in a dynamic environment in order to meet scope, budget, and schedule objectives.


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  Organization - Well organized in order to plan work schedules and meetings for operations and contract personnel.


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  Software - Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 Suite, Project Management applications, Procurement Management Software and Enterprise Resource Management software.


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  Vision - Excited about energy transition projects and willing to contribute to the development of energy transition projects.


• Management of Indirect Reports - Position required utilization of resources from elsewhere in the organization to execute assigned projects. Excellent relationships across the organization are required for the coordination and management of these resources. Be responsible for developing and maintaining close professional working relationships with customers and clients.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.


• Greater than 8 years of experience in the upstream oil & gas industry and/or energy transition industries, including experience in sourcing for federal field demonstration projects and commercial engagements.


• Strong knowledge of drilling, workover and completions equipment, well intervention tools, perforation, cementing, and pressure control technologies such as wellheads, casings, valves, and Xmas trees.


• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or PMP are highly desirable.

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience with Procurement Systems for automation, bid management, and supplier tracking.


• Experience managing RFPs, and RFQs, including vendor selection, evaluation, and contract execution.


• Experience in Unanet or other ERP system


• Preferred: Experience working with DOE, or other U.S. government procurement, including FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and Buy American Act regulations.


• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting/exceeding targets in a continuously changing environment.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.



California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


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Company Profile:


Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.


Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.


Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .


Benefits Information:


Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.


We look forward to working with you.


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