Buyer Associate

HollyFrontier; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HF Sinclair is seeking a Buyer in Salt Lake City, responsible for procurement tasks to meet company and governmental requirements. The role involves processing purchase orders, coordinating logistics, and maintaining documentation, catering to candidates with strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Educational reimbursement

Parental bonding time

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• No specific experience required; preferred refinery and procurement experience.
• Minimum education is a High School Diploma; an Associate's Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions and convert them into purchase orders.
• Maintain detailed documentation of the requisition process.
• Assist with coordinating transportation and logistics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Data analysis

Customer service orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in a technical or business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Basic Function

HF Sinclair in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Buyer responsible for conducting routine, non-routine, and one-time procurement assignments within acceptable controls to meet governmental and company accounting requirements. Handles repetitive purchases under limited supervision, applies procurement agreements, obtains data, and maintains agreement pricing to achieve the greatest overall benefit to the Corporation. The Buyer may also provide guidance and supervision to other team members as needed.

Job Duties

1. Process requisitions and convert them into purchase orders for routine materials, equipment, and services.
2. Conduct thorough reviews of requisitions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
3. Assist with reviews of requisitions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information. Collaborate with requisitioners to address discrepancies and missing data, providing timely feedback and corrections.
4. Maintain detailed documentation of the requisition and purchasing process, including identifying issues and resolutions.
5. Assist with coordinating transportation and logistics requirements, including selecting appropriate transportation methods and potentially working with third-party logistics providers.
6. Escalate complex supply issues to the appropriate Procurement Specialist or Supervisor.
7. Reconcile invoices for payment in collaboration with Accounts Payable, seeking understanding and working towards preventing future discrepancies with suppliers.
8. Serve as a credit card administrator, coordinating the usage of corporate credit cards within procurement processes.
9. Assist with monitoring procurement agreements by analyzing data and providing information for bid invitations and participating in supplier performance audits.
10. Ensure timely delivery of materials and services by monitoring purchase orders, expediting when necessary, and adherence to terms and conditions.
11. Handle appropriate tax processes for purchase orders, including coding purchase orders for tax-exempt items.
12. Assist with soliciting quotes according to procurement processes and guidelines to verify pricing and identify suitable suppliers based on requisitioner input and experience.
13. Ensure compliance with procurement procedures and guidelines, addressing issues as they arise.
14. Provide support with comprehensive review of existing purchase orders, identifying outdated or redundant orders, and initiating closures. Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Experience

No related experience is required. Preferred experience includes refinery experience and/or procurement and inventory control.

Education Level

Minimum High School Diploma or GED. An Associate’s Degree in a technical or business-related field is preferred.

Required Skills

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, advanced reading and writing skills, customer service orientation, basic computer skills (Microsoft Office), data analysis, basic mathematical calculations, negotiating skills, independent work capability, effective communication skills, and problem-solving ability.

Preferred Skills

Some accounting background and experience with eProcurement systems are preferred.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

May supervise Requisition Technicians if applicable.

Work Conditions

Office-based within a petroleum refinery with up to 5% travel. May work in warehouses or outdoor environments under varying weather and road conditions.

Benefits

HF Sinclair offers comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with match, educational reimbursement, parental bonding time, and employee discounts. Details available on the Total Rewards site.

Our One HF Sinclair Culture

Our culture is built on five core values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership, and Inclusion. We foster a safety-first environment, uphold ethical standards, promote teamwork and ownership, and value diversity and inclusion.

About HF Sinclair Corporation

HF Sinclair is an independent energy company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, producing and marketing high-value light products, operating refineries across several states, and supplying fuels nationwide. We also produce renewable diesel and other lubricants, with a global export footprint.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HF Sinclair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.