Buyer

Par Pacific; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Par Pacific seeks a Buyer to manage source-to-pay in SAP, including POs, sourcing, and supplier negotiations, with travel to support Hawaii, Texas, Montana, Wyoming, and Washington.

The role reports to the Procurement and Warehouse Manager and focuses on driving cost savings, compliance, and timely delivery for refinery and logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Associate degree or higher in related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years of progressive procurement or purchasing experience.
• Experience with SAP ECC/SAP S/4HANA for POs and receipts.
• Proficiency in Incoterms, freight, SOX controls, and procurement compliance.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the source-to-pay cycle in SAP including POs, supplier sourcing, and negotiations.
• Expedite critical orders and coordinate inbound logistics for Hawaii operations.
• Drive cost savings and supplier-consolidation initiatives.
• Resolve discrepancies in POs, receipts, and invoices with audit-ready records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple states.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in supply chain management

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA

Ariba

Coupa

Job description

The Opportunity

• Buyer at a growth-oriented downstream energy company
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and Procurement team members across Hawaii, Texas, Montana, Wyoming, and Washington.
• Reporting to the Procurement and Warehouse Manager, execute and manage the procurement of goods and services supporting Par Hawaii's refining and logistics operations while advancing our Company mission of "Humbly Serving Communities."

Key activities include:

• Manage the source-to-pay cycle in Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP), including purchase orders, supplier sourcing and negotiations, delivery expediting, and discrepancy resolution.
• Handle complex and time-sensitive procurement needs while ensuring compliance with Company policies, delegated authority, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive cost savings and supplier-consolidation initiatives
• Expedite critical orders and coordinate inbound logistics to address delivery delays, shortages, and Hawaii shipping constraints.
• Resolve purchase-order, receipt, and invoice discrepancies while maintaining accurate, compliant, and audit-ready procurement records.
• Drive cost savings and supplier-consolidation initiatives and support cross-functional partners.

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position. Additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.

Qualifications

To meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. To comply with the regulations at this work location, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Additional qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• An associate degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field - or an equivalent combination of education and experience - is required
• Minimum two years of progressive procurement or purchasing experience required
• Minimum one year in oil and gas, refining, petrochemical, energy, or another heavy industrial environment preferred
• Experience using SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, or a comparable Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for requisitions, purchase orders, outline agreements, and goods receipts required.
• CPSM, CPSD, C.P.M., CIPS, or a comparable professional certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of Incoterms, freight and logistics, total cost of ownership, SOX controls, delegation of authority, and procurement compliance required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate expenditure and supplier data, required.
• Experience supporting refinery maintenance, turnarounds, capital projects, and MRO procurement preferred.
• Experience with Ariba, Coupa, purchasing-card programs, Jones Act or island logistics, and Hawaii operations preferred.
• This is an in-office position in Kapolei
• Must be willing to travel to collaborate with our operations teams in Houston, Montana, Washington and Wyoming

About Us

At Par Pacific, we own and operate market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically complex markets. We have built a team of downstream industry veterans and subject matter experts to lead our organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative, problem solving approach. We bring our diverse strengths and motivation to complex markets where we seek out diamonds in the rough. As a nimble, growing organization, we actively pursue new opportunities with corporate financing know-how, respond to local market demands, and adapt to changing external environments.

More Good Reasons to Work for Par Pacific

Unique Culture and RICH Values

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific employees. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals who love to win. Our RICH values describe how we approach our work: Respect for Others, Integrity, Collaborative Innovation, and Heart. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.

Location, Location, Location

Because Par Pacific operates in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. The office where you'll work is in Kapolei (Campbell Industrial Park). Located on the southwest side of O'ahu, Kapolei, named for the volcanic cone Pu'u of Kapolei, is colloquially known as the "second city." It is a vibrant, affluent city that is growing rapidly and is within a few miles of beautiful beaches, campsites and adventure parks.

Opportunistic Growth Strategy

At Par Pacific, we look for operations with strong fundamentals and great employees who can move a business forward. Our management team has deep experience in the energy industry, as well as in leading mergers, acquisitions, and integrations of newly acquired companies.

Focused on the Future

We are an energy company that has recognized the imperative and embraced the opportunity to begin the transition from fossil fuels. We are developing products that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Excellent Compensation and Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, a robust allotment of paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, retirement savings plans, educational reimbursement, and more. Full-time employees (and their families) are offered medical (with prescription coverage), dental, vision, voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance, Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program. Employees can purchase company stock at discounted prices through the Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Hiring Range:

The hiring range for this position is $76,000-$95,000, plus non-discretionary. The candidate selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

Our Headquarters

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. We are a growing energy company focused on renewable and conventional fuels in the Western United States. Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado. Our common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the trading symbol "PARR".

Our Refineries and Logistics Operations

We own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 219 Mbpd. Par Pacific owns and operates one of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with 94,000 bpd of operating refining capacity, a logistics system supplying the major islands of the state and 90 retail locations. In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns and operates 125,000 bpd of combined refining capacity and related multimodal logistics systems.

Our Retail Operations

We own and operate over 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and over 30 retail locations in Washington and Idaho under the nomnom brand.

Par Pacific Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Par Pacific prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.