Equity Staffing has an exciting opportunity as a Buyer with a very reputable and sought after client in the Oil & Gas industry!

Location: Houston, TX

Hybrid work environment!

$22-$25/hr

Accountabilities

• Review and process purchase requisitions for goods/services and ensures compliance with purchasing procedures and requisition requirements.

• Submit RFQ’s to approved suppliers/contractors.

• Interact with Suppliers, Contractors, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Consultants and other department personnel regarding requisition requirements, procurement procedures, approvals, order status and follow-up.

• Maintain records in accordance with established policies and procedures and audit guidelines /SOX requirements.

• Build and maintain relations with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Release reviewed and approved purchase orders to suppliers.

• Validate and execute change orders related to material or services issued as per the requirements and requisition of the stakeholder.

• Complete all required close out activities for materials and services and works with internal and external stakeholder to validate closeout.

• Direct spend to preferred suppliers in order to maintain cost effective rates for Enbridge.

• Ensure assigned Supply Chain procedures and initiatives minimize risk and provide the highest overall total value to company.

• Other duties (in addition to or in lieu of those described above), as assigned by people leader according to the needs of the location or Company.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

• University degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Economics or related field

• Previous related experience within Supply Chain as a materials/services buyer

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered

• Basic understanding of supply chain concepts including and understanding of the current market conditions, key suppliers, industry knowledge and materials or service being procured (basic materials to complex services).

• Ability to effectively communicate within a team environment.

• Ability to influence stakeholders/customers without authority.

• Possess a “sense of urgency” and ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment.

• Knowledge of Procurement processes/policies such as SOX policies.

• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures and industry trends.

• General knowledge of legal terminology including standard contract terms and conditions.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Demonstrates integrity, ethical behavior, trust, safety, and stewardship

• Desktop application skills and knowledge

• Knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel, MS Power Point and SharePoint.

Preferred:

• Experience with Oracle Cloud or other ERP buying systems