Buyer II/III

ONEOK, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK, Inc. is seeking a Buyer role with potential level as Buyer II or Buyer III to procure and expedite services, supplies, and equipment in a primarily remote capacity. The position may require occasional travel to the Tulsa corporate office.

A Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is required, along with experience in purchasing policies and IT procurement processes. The role involves handling complex purchases, negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• Experience with purchasing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of IT equipment, supplies, and software.
• Experience with source-to-pay systems.
• Strong negotiation and procurement analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex and high-value purchases, negotiates pricing and contractual terms with suppliers, manages vendor relationships, and provides guidance on procurement policies and best practices to meet required timelines
• Requires strong analytical negotiation, communication, and supplier-management skills, as well as a thorough understanding of IT products, licensing models, and procurement processes.
• Responsible for managing the sourcing and purchasing of information technology products, services, software, hardware, and related solutions.
• Partners closely with IT, Accounting, Legal, IT Security, and business stakeholders to ensure technology purchases are cost-effective, compliant, timely, and aligned with organization requirements
• Prepare and update policies and procedures for company purchasing manual; communicate information or instructions regarding policies and procedures to vendors, manufacturersand other company employees
• Calculate, analyze, verify, and maintain items including but not limited to: Proposals, Specifications, Quotes, Competitive Bids, Receipts

Skills

Analytical negotiation

Vendor management

Communication skills

IT procurement knowledge

Ariba/ERP familiarity

ServiceNow

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Ariba

ERP

ServiceNow

Job description

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

JOB SUMMARY

This position is eligible for remote work in one of the following states: Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, or Wyoming. This position will require some travel for office meetings, as needed, to our corporate office in Tulsa, OK.

Job Profile Summary

Procures and expedites services, supplies, and equipment.

This position may be filled as either an Buyer II or Buyer III. The level offered will be determined at the time of hire based on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and demonstrated capabilities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Handle complex and high-value purchases, negotiates pricing and contractual terms with suppliers, manages vendor relationships, and provides guidance on procurement policies and best practices to meet required timelines

Requires strong analytical negotiation, communication, and supplier-management skills, as well as a thorough understanding of IT products, licensing models, and procurement processes.

Responsible for managing the sourcing and purchasing of information technology products, services, software, hardware, and related solutions.

Partners closely with IT, Accounting, Legal, IT Security, and business stakeholders to ensure technology purchases are cost-effective, compliant, timely, and aligned with organization requirements

Prepare and update policies and procedures for company purchasing manual; communicate information or instructions regarding policies and procedures to vendors, manufacturersand other company employees

Calculate, analyze, verify, and maintain items including but not limited to:

• Proposals
• Specifications
• Quotes
• Competitive Bids
• Receipts

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration or related field or an equivalent combination of formal education and the following job related knowledge or experience

Work Experience

Experience with and knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures

Experience in use and function of office equipment and applicable software

Experience and training including, but not limited to:

Purchasing functions

Communications/interpersonal skills

Experience reading and interpreting, catalogues, contracts, warranty agreements, specifications, forms, reports, , and correspondence.

Experience composing and preparing contracts, reports, business cases quotes, and correspondence

Experience developing information and making presentations to groups and individuals

Experience interacting, negotiating, assisting, and communicating effectively

Experience with source to pay systems; Ariba or ERP is a nice to have

Experience with ServiceNow is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: IT equipment, supplies, and software procured through company purchasing functions

Ability to: apply math and algebraic formulas

Ability to: supervise, lead, or delegate work assignments

Ability to: lead, direct, and/or delegate work assignments; knowledge of personnel policies and procedures

Ability to: communicate, exchange written and verbal information, and conduct oral presentations

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

• Remote

Working Conditions

Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)

Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)

CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• Travel to office if requested

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. #LI-Remote

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.