Buyer

Vopak; Deer Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedules

Market-competitive compensation

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Vopak is seeking a Buyer II for our USA & Canada Business Unit. You will procure materials, parts, and equipment, optimize pricing and terms, and support the transition from Procure-to-Pay to Source-to-Pay across USA/Canada terminals.

You’ll analyze cost data, manage supplier relationships, and ensure policy compliance while contributing to energy security and the company’s growth. The role requires 1–3 years in procurement, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with Oracle Fusion and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Proficient in procurement software (Oracle Fusion preferred) and office apps.
• Strong negotiation, contract administration, costing, budgeting, data analysis, and procurement quality management skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials and equipment in compliance with policies while optimizing price and terms.
• Analyze market dynamics, cost drivers, and supplier options.
• Draft contract requirements and technical specs for portfolios; coordinate vendors.
• Manage end-to-end procurement from need identification to payment and records.
• Support move from Procure-to-Pay to Source-to-Pay across USA/Canada terminals.
• Collect and analyze cost data; prepare reports for senior leadership.
• Identify policy non-compliance and escalate where needed.
• Resolve stakeholder queries and schedule alignment meetings.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract administration

Costing & budgeting

Data analysis

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain Management / Finance

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Buyer II

Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks, it is our people who make the difference. Guided by our culture of Trust, Collaboration, and Courage, we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference. As Buyer II, you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both the future of Vopak and your own.

Your Mission

As Buyer II at Vopak’s USA & Canada Business Unit, you will contribute to critical energy security and transition initiatives by purchasing materials, parts, supplies, and equipment in full compliance with established company purchasing policies and procedures. You will streamline end-to-end procurement processes and analyze cost data to optimize pricing, delivery, and profitability across our terminal operations.

What will you be doing?

• Purchase materials, parts, supplies, and equipment in full compliance with established purchasing policies while optimizing price, delivery, and commercial terms.

• Analyze low-risk market dynamics, cost drivers, and supplier alternatives.

• Draft contract requirements and technical specifications for assigned portfolios or business areas, coordinating vendor and subcontractor activities as the primary execution contact.

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes from need identification and supplier selection through payment and record-keeping.

• Support the organizational transition from Procure-to-Pay (P2P) to Source-to-Pay (S2P) across USA and Canada terminals.

• Collect, analyze, and evaluate cost data using preset tools/formats, identifying budget variances to compile analytical reports for senior leadership.

• Identify instances of non-compliance with organizational policies and regulatory codes.

• Resolve internal and external stakeholder queries and arrange alignment meetings to foster commitment.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Various flexible and hybrid work schedules.

• Competitive, market-based compensation package depending on your experience and knowledge, plus attractive performance bonuses.

• Career development and growth opportunities.

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance.

• Flexible Spending Account Options.

• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance.

• Basic and Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance.

• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan.

• Paid Holidays (9 fixed and 2 floating).

• Paid Time Off and Sick Days.

• Additional Benefits:

  • Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

• Accident Insurance

• Legal Plan

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• ID Theft Insurance

• Universal Life

• Great atmosphere! Plenty of freedom, room for initiative, and an engaging environment.

Does this sound like you?

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.

• You have 13 months to 3 years of procurement or supply chain management experience, functioning as an experienced practitioner capable of working independently.

• You are proficient in procurement software (Oracle Fusion preferred) and standard office computer applications.

• You have strong skills in negotiation, contract administration, costing & budgeting, data analysis, and procurement quality management.

• You demonstrate high accountability, a collaborative mindset, strong customer focus, courage to address complex issues, and real-time situational adaptability.

Work Environment

This employee generally works in an office environment, away from extremes of cold or heat. Limited to no exposure to noise and vibrations other than normal daily office sounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee should not have regular exposure to fumes, odors, toxic conditions, dust or poor ventilation.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak and hear. The employee is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required, on occasion, to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employees may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car.

Work Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

Inclusion & Diversity

Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders, including our own employees, new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, political orientation or trade union membership, allowing everyone at Vopak to develop their full potential.

It is Vopak’s policy to employ and administer employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era and in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws.

Accommodations

At Vopak we are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. To support this, we host several active Employee Resource Groups, including our International, Pride, Women’s and Young Professionals networks.

Vopak is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is different, and the differences in people allow us to match our ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. That’s why we are curious about who you are!

To support qualified individuals with disabilities, we provide reasonable accommodations throughout our application and interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail]. Please include “Reasonable Accommodation” in the subject line and briefly describe the assistance you need. Note that this inbox is not monitored for application status updates.