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Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Executes the process of low complexity ordering of goods, supplies, equipment, and services in accordance with prescribed purchasing policies, regulations, and procedures. Understands schedules, risks to orders and manages a supplier's individual order performance to requirements. Monitors and reports status and progress of orders to procurement leaders and internal customers.

• Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions.
• Prepares and solicits bids.
• Manage all open orders and ensure on-time delivery from vendors.
• Reviews quotations.
• Ensures the communication of technical, quality, legal, and commercial requirement sourcing information for goods and services, and facilitates the resolution of commercial, quality, and technical issues related to sourced goods, both internal and external to Oceaneering.
• Performs administrative activities in support of the purchasing function.
• Negotiates for the purchase of goods, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Manages procurement plan and pricing strategy to support cost objectives and works to ensure delivery schedules are adequate to support project and operational needs.
• Resolves purchasing issues between OII and vendors.
• Able to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Issues requests for quotes/information.
• Prepares purchase orders and sends copies to suppliers.

REQUIRED

• A degree in business or a technical discipline. In lieu of a degree, high school diploma or general education degree (GED); and minimum 3+ years of associated experience in purchasing.
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures, materials, products, and the commodity market in an area of specialization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Basic knowledge of computer software such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing environment with on-time delivery as a priority
• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goal.
• Peoplesoft and GEP experience is a plus
• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities.
• Communicate concisely with all levels inside and outside the company.
• Knowledge of department's policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, and values, etc.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-volume environment with minimum supervision
• Identifies what needs to be done and acts before being asked or required.
• Be self-starting, highly organized, outgoing with excellent people skills

This position is Hybrid - Remote and will require commuting to a designated office. Hybrid work schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business need.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.