Buyer Jobs

JOB FUNCTION:

1. To procure all necessary materials, supplies, equipment, and services to support the Company’s operations while maximizing profitability

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Solicit and evaluate bids from vendors. Negotiate optimal cost.

2. Award purchase orders for the best combination of price, delivery and service.

3. Work towards achieving individual and departmental cost saving goals.

4. Generate purchase orders from requisitions.

5. Manage the return of materials, over-under shipments and quality issues.

6. Perform necessary follow up to order completion including written confirmations from the Supplier.

7. Assist in expediting crucial orders and follow-up with proof of deliveries when needed.

8. Create reports and perform analysis as required.

9. Establish and maintain products and related vendor information as it pertains to our JD Edwards procurement item master file module. This will include descriptions, pricing, unit of measures and vendor cross reference data.

10. Purchase card ordering via phone, PO system or internet. Responsibility of obtaining receipts for all orders.

11. Help to ensure that preferred Suppliers are utilized throughout the Company.

12. Source equipment rentals and maintain cost logs for items ranging from trucks to frac tanks to excavators.

13. Perform other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate Degree in Business/Purchasing or equivalent experience.

2. 4 years MRO or Indirect material purchasing experience.

3. Experience in a manufacturing or job-shop environment is a plus.

4. Ability to manage competing priorities.

5. Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

6. Strong attention to detail and proficient at problem solving.

7. Must be resourceful, driven, self-accountable, and flexible to a demanding fast paced environment.

8. Proficient in Microsoft Application (Word, Excel, and Outlook) Skill with Excel pivot tables, V-lookups and macros is a plus.

9. Experience with ERP systems: JD Edwards experience is beneficial.