What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchaser MSD position at Patterson-UTI?
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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Work in collaboration with the Purchasing Manager and support teams to achieve Company objectives
- Place purchase orders with suppliers for the procurement of production material as required by forecast and the production schedule.
- Monitor status of open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of all materials, including timely resolution, communication and mitigation of future potential problems
- Expedite or defer orders as required based on schedule/inventory changes
- Determine and establish optimal inventory levels based on forecast, demand variation and material lead times
- Coordinate material flows throughout product/BOM changes, obsolescence, and the introduction of new suppliers and/or materials due to new product development
- Manage the inter-company flow of materials between warehouse locations
- Manage and resolve issues regarding PO to invoice discrepancies, returns and quality problems with suppliers
- Provide back-up support for supply chain functions including shipping, receiving, material handling and other duties as assigned
- Collaborate with internal customers and provide a high level of customer service, including recommending solutions, resources, and alternative supply options
- Ensure and promote compliance to Company and Procurement policies and procedures
- Aggressively negotiate favorable pricing with approved vendors, establish and maintain assigned schedules and delivery dates as identified by the Operations team
- Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
- Strong written communication skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
- Strong negotiation, administration, organizational and communication skills
- Competency in office computer, data analysis and accounting skills
- Ability to be proactive and lead initiatives
- Ability to prioritize, and work hard under pressure
- Ability to safely navigate on work sites with occasional walking, climbing, standing, stepping, etc., during normal operating conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather) including proper use of designated personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with three (3) years of experience in a buyer/planner/material scheduler role OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field
- Proficient with MS Office suite- advanced skills with MS Excel
- 1 to 2 years of using Oracle software for purchasing functions
- Experience with MWD & Directional Motor Parts