Buyer II/III

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

Job summary

ONEOK, Inc. is seeking a remote Buyer II/III to procure IT products, services, software and related solutions. You will handle complex purchases, negotiate pricing and terms, manage supplier relationships, and guide procurement policy compliance for timely, cost-effective acquisitions.

Some travel to the Tulsa corporate office may be needed. The role may be filled at Buyer II or Buyer III level, depending on experience and capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• Experience with purchasing policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts, quotes, and specs.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Familiarity with source-to-pay systems; Ariba or ERP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex and high-value purchases and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Manage vendor relationships and provide guidance on procurement policies.
• Procure IT products, services, software and related solutions; ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with IT, Accounting, Legal, IT Security and business stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Ariba or ERP

ServiceNow

Job description

## Buyer II/IIIApply: Remote: Full time: Posted Today: R8777## **#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 + Invoices + 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