Buyer I

NES Fircroft Ltd; Arkansas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a junior Buyer to support procurement and supply chain management across multiple business lines. This role involves managing vendor relationships, issuing purchase orders, and conducting negotiations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Business or related fields, with 1-5 years of experience in procurement, particularly within the Oil and Gas sector. The position offers a dynamic environment where attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential. Join a leading engineering staffing provider and contribute to impactful projects worldwide.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in procurement and contract drafting.
• Strong negotiation skills and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Requests and validates vendor setup in procurement systems.
• Facilitates and analyzes quotations for all business units.
• Conducts simple commercial negotiations and manages vendor relationships.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Vendor Management

Customer Service

Microsoft Office

Oracle/SAP

OpenInvoice

PowerBI

Education

BA or BS in Business

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Oracle

SAP

OpenInvoice

PowerBI

Job description

Description:

Main Functions

• Purchases spot equipment, materials, chemicals/catalysts, and service requirements for multiple business lines.
• This position typically involves a junior Buyer performing tasks that do not require extensive prior experience.
• Unconventional Buying supports procurement and supply chain management by executing commercial strategies through RFQ processes, handling low and high-value orders, and supporting invoice troubleshooting in the Upstream Unconventional business unit, focusing on PVFF/MRO, Sand, Chemicals, and Rotating Equipment categories.

Position Responsibilities

• Requests and validates vendor setup in procurement and accounting systems as needed.
• Forms, issues, and administers purchase orders and change orders valued between $10K-$100K+.
• Facilitates and analyzes quotations for all business units.
• Assists in resolving accounts payable issues related to purchase orders.
• Conducts simple commercial negotiations, including some terms and conditions.
• Manages vendor relationships.

Education

• BA or BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience

• 1-5 years of experience in procurement, contract drafting (with legal support as needed), materials management, administration, negotiation of change orders, and knowledge of supply chain/inventory, planning, and scheduling.
• Oil and Gas industry experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Oracle/SAP, OpenInvoice, PowerBI.
• Understanding of the full Source to Pay process.
• Strong negotiation skills, customer service orientation, and focus.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, able to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and collaborate effectively.
• Willingness to work overtime or on call if needed.

About NES Fircroft

With over 90 years of combined experience, NES Fircroft is a leading engineering staffing provider across sectors including Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide clients with essential engineering and technical expertise worldwide. We support contractors beyond recruitment, assisting with visas, work permits, benefits, and accommodations, ensuring safety and compliance.