Buyer II

ONEOK, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK, Inc. in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Procurement professional to support purchasing operations across multiple locations. You will oversee categories, manage RFQs, review specifications, and select suppliers to meet project and operational requirements.

The role collaborates with stakeholders, analyzes spend data, leads routine supplier negotiations, and assists with ERP/Source to Pay workflows. A Bachelor's degree and experience with purchasing processes and ERP systems are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with purchasing processes, policies, and ERP systems.
• Experience researching products, clarifying specifications, and documenting competitive bids.
• Experience interacting with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vendor deliveries, resolve order issues, and maintain supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with warehouse resources to optimize material usage and inventory.
• Review, process, and validate purchase requisitions with stakeholders.
• Analyze spend data to support negotiation strategies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage competitive bidding by preparing RFQs and evaluating quotes.
• Lead routine supplier negotiations and assist with more complex negotiations.
• Educate internal stakeholders to ensure part specs and docs are complete before bids.

Skills

Procurement processes

ERP / Source to Pay

Supplier negotiations

Spend analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Oracle

Source to Pay System

Job description

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY

Job Profile Summary

Support purchasing operations by facilitating a broad range of procurement activities and overseeing assigned material or service categories across multiple ONEOK locations. Responsibilities include coordinating competitive bidding events, reviewing specifications, and selecting suppliers that best meet operational and project requirements. This role works collaboratively with a diverse set of stakeholders at all organizational levels and across a wide geographical area to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment, while contributing to supplier performance efforts, basic contract preparation, and inventory or process improvement initiatives. The role also includes more advanced procurement activities aligned with the assigned operational focus area and sourcing responsibilities.

Essential Functions

Monitor vendor deliveries, resolve order issues, and maintain strong, professional supplier relationships to support on‑time performance.

Collaborate with warehouse resources to optimize material usage, minimize surplus inventory, and support efficient storeroom operations.

Review, process, and validate purchase requisitions; collaborate with stakeholders to confirm accuracy of specifications, and alignment with procurement guidance.

Analyze spend data using Purchasing/Financial tools to support negotiation strategies, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and improve purchasing decisions.

Manage competitive bidding by preparing RFQs, analyzing and documenting supplier quotes, and applying evaluation practices that support long‑term competitive advantage.

Leads routine supplier negotiations and assist with portions of more complex negotiations, including project materials and basic terms & conditions review.

Educate and coach internal stakeholders to ensure part specifications and documentation are complete before bid initiation or order placement.

Assist and train enterprise-wide locations with ERP/Source to Pay functions and purchasing workflows as needed.

Support critical equipment and inventory management processes by monitoring material demand, lead times, and operational requirements.

Identify emerging risks to material orders and collaborate with suppliers or project managers to establish mitigation steps. Adjust purchasing priorities as identified or directed.

Conduct routine review of min/max order points and prioritize materials based on usage, criticality, and operational timelines.

Utilize analytical tools to identify and correct purchase orders or receiving errors; assist with invoice review and reconciliation.

Monitor Source to Pay queues, review/approve requisitions within authority, prepare requisitions, and maintain accurate purchasing records.

Prepare basic purchasing documents ensuring compliance with established policies.

Support senior buyers by assisting with portions of complex sourcing events.

Working with operations and looking ahead 30–90 days for seasonally – consumed materials.

Support and contribute to supply chain KPIs by improving cost efficiency, service performance, data accuracy, and other metrics within assigned focus areas.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and job‑related experience.

Experience

Experience working with purchasing processes, policies, and ERP systems such as Oracle or Source to Pay System.

Experience researching products, clarifying specifications, and documenting competitive bids.

Experience interacting with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Experience with inventory management concepts and resolving discrepancies.

Experience using analytical tools to support purchasing decisions.

Experience interpreting manuals, catalogs, contracts, and specifications.

Experience applying math and formulas relevant to cost analysis and accuracy verification.

Exposure to project materials or storeroom operations is beneficial.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with the ability to develop organized reports and professional presentations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of purchasing processes, ERP/Source to Pay systems, and supply chain procedures.

Knowledge of materials, equipment, and supplies commonly used in operations.

Skill in evaluating supplier quotes and identifying cost‑effective options.

Ability to analyze data and support negotiation strategies.

Ability to communicate effectively across teams and suppliers.

Ability to compose purchasing documents and professional correspondence.

Ability to interpret and apply purchasing policies and specifications.

Ability to use office equipment and software relevant to the position.

Spanish language proficiency is a value‑added skill but not required.

Licenses and Certifications

• None required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)

Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)

Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)

Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)

Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)

Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)

Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)

Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)

Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)

Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)

Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)

Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)

Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)

Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)

Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)

Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)

Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)

Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)

Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)

Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)

Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)

Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)

Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)

Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)

Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)

CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• Travel in and around office, plant facilities, and job sites required

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email [e-mail] or call 1-855-663-6547.

Expected Salary Range

$73,000.00 - $109,000.00

At ONEOK (NYSE: OKE), we deliver energy products and services vital to an advancing world. We are a leading midstream operator that provides gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation, storage and marine export services. Through our approximately 60,000-mile pipeline network, we transport the natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), refined products and crude oil that help meet domestic and international energy demand, contribute to energy security and provide safe, reliable and responsible energy solutions needed today and into the future. As one of the largest integrated energy infrastructure companies in North America, ONEOK is delivering energy that makes a difference in the lives of people in the U.S. and around the world.