Buyer

National Oilwell Varco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company-m—

Medical plans

Free MDLIVE virtual visits

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

National Oilwell Varco in Houston is seeking an experienced procurement professional to identify primary and secondary suppliers, issue RFQs, negotiate contracts, and issue and expedite purchase orders. You will coordinate agreements between suppliers and NOV to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, familiarity with welding and machining, and a background in procurement and warehousing, plus adherence to NOV's HSE policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing or design.
• Familiarity with welding and machining.
• MS Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint proficiency.
• Experience with cranes and equipment is preferred.
• Background in procurement and warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Identify and select primary and secondary suppliers.
• Complete requests for quotes and negotiate procurement contracts.
• Issue purchase orders and expedite orders.
• Coordinate contract agreements between suppliers and NOV.
• Verify purchase orders and keep PO status up to date.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all NOV company and HSE policies and procedures.

Skills

Procurement experience

Welding & machining knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Cranes and equipment background

Procurement & warehousing

Job description

This position will Identify and select suppliers, complete requests for quotes, issue and expedite orders, coordinate arbitrate contracts, close out purchase orders and provide information and knowledge to co-workers and supervisors.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing or design
• Familiarity with welding and machining

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Background in cranes and equipment
• Knowledge of welding and machining
• Background in procurement and warehousing

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

(Visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings.)

• 401(k) retirement plan: NOV matches every dollar you invest, up to 5% of base pay and overtime.
• Competitive medical plans effective on your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
• Free MDLIVE virtual visits when enrolled in an NOV medical plan.
• Free preventive medical and dental care for the entire family when enrolled in an NOV medical or dental plan and seeing an in-network physician.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary for full-time employees.
• Regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year, prorated based on start date. Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accrual.
• Regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and select primary and secondary suppliers.
• Complete requests for quotes and negotiate procurement contracts.
• Issue purchase orders and expedite orders.
• Coordinate contract agreements between suppliers and NOV.
• Verify purchase orders and keep PO status up to date.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all NOV company and HSE policies and procedures.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with determining supplier capabilities for retrofit projects and new products.
• Assist in identifying QA clauses and reviewing supplier documentation.
• Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process.
• Develop tools and processes to improve materials flow, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Contribute to cost-reduction efforts internally and externally by actively seeking and implementing opportunities to reduce costs.
• Help resolve technical queries from vendors in collaboration with the Engineering Department.
• Comply with all NOV company HSE policies and procedures.