Buyer

Saulsbury Industries; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Saulsbury Industries in Odessa, TX offers a full-time in-person procurement role. You will identify suppliers, issue purchase orders, solicit bids, and collaborate with Expeditors and Project Managers to ensure materials arrive on schedule for oil & gas projects.

The role requires 1+ years in purchasing or office administration within oil and gas sectors, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years purchasing/Office Admin experience in oil & gas, refining, or petrochemical industries.
• Local candidates preferred; no relocation offered.
• Construction-related experience highly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional, ethical, team player willing to grow with the company.

Responsibilities

• Procure commodity materials for Saulsbury projects by identifying suppliers and issuing purchase orders.
• Prepare inquiries, solicit and evaluate bids, and address bid exceptions.
• Support expeditors and project managers to ensure on-schedule deliveries.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and onboard approved vendors.
• Interface with technical support on material specifications.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Oil & gas procurement

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Take your next step with Saulsbury Industries!Location: Odessa, TXType: Full time - In Person PositionGeneral Information/Job SummaryTake an active role in procurement of commodity materials for Saulsbury projects by identifying potential suppliers, preparing inquiries, soliciting and evaluating bids, addressing exceptions to bids, and issuing purchasing orders.Responsibilities/CompetenciesContribute to the efforts of Expeditors and Project Managers to ensure that material is delivered on schedule according to the construction field need datesContribute to the formation, negotiation and execution of agreements and partnerships for materials with supply chain vendors as directedIdentify and evaluate potential suppliers and establish them within the system once approvedInterface with technical support personnel on material and equipment specificationsProvide data and support for the implementation and monitoring of key performance indicators to measure the performance of the procurement departmentMonitor trends in supplier and market movements, information the departmental management of events that could affect supply, price and deliveryBuild and develop relationships with key suppliers and vendorsRequirements1+ years purchasing/ Office Admin experience with all types of commodities and equipment for the oil and gas, refining, and/or petrochemical industriesLocal candidates preferred, no relocation offeredConstruction related experience highly preferredExperience with “best practices” in purchasingGood verbal and written communication skillsGood interpersonal relations skillsProfessional, ethical, team player willing to grow with CompanyAbility to manage several tasks simultaneously and work in an environment or changing prioritiesSkilled in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat