PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Gulf Companies; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Gulf Companies in Houston seeks a Procurement Specialist to implement procurement processes and manage supplier performance across the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with engineering and project teams to issue RFQs, negotiate terms, track deliveries, and drive cost-saving improvements in our oil and gas operations.

Qualifikationen

• 5-10 years of experience in procurement in the oil & gas field, including 1+ year of expediting or logistics.
• Experience in using data-centric procurement software.
• Proven familiarity with engineered equipment and materials.
• Knowledge of procurement systems in an engineering and construction environment.

Aufgaben

• Maintain supplier performance data and KPIs.
• Prepare and administer requests for quotations.
• Negotiate and issue purchase orders.
• Expedite supplier deliveries and track progress.
• Interface with project teams and suppliers on schedules.
• Identify cost-saving improvements in supply chain.
• Close-out purchase orders and resolve supplier conflicts.

Kenntnisse

Procurement experience

Expediting / logistics

Data-centric procurement software

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Bachelor's or associate degree

Tools

Procurement software

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.

Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.

Position Description

The Procurement Specialist will report to the Director of Commercial Services, or their designee, and will be responsible for implementing the procurement processes.

Essential Functions

• Maintain appropriate data and KPI’s in terms of supplier performance
• Prepare and administer request for quotations.
• Perform qualifications and commercial analysis on suppliers & supplier quotations.
• Compose, negotiate, and administer project or category purchase orders using input from internal and external customers, management, and project teams.
• Process modifications to terms and conditions of purchase agreements
• Develop and maintain project supplier records, schedules, and reports pertaining to meetings and status of supplier including open issues, expediting data, delivery information, questions, and key decisions made in the course of project work.
• Maintain regularly scheduled and ad hoc contact with suppliers to assure they are meeting scheduled deliveries; make unannounced inspections as required.
• Expedite and report the progress of supplier's procurement activities, shop schedule, and shipping dates (frequency of contact and level of expediting effort depends on construction required dates and supplier's performance)
• Interface between the project team and suppliers regarding schedule and coordination of delivery for equipment, materials, and vendor documentation
• Drive success in a collaborative team environment and communicate effectively with suppliers, customers, peers, and senior management.
• Lead and coordinate project buys with engineering & project managers across all projects.
• Identify and implement integrated supply chain processes that deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Identify and implement improvements to supply chain using research, supplier relationships, industry knowledge, and best practices (i.e., cost savings, new technologies and innovations, and operating efficiencies).
• Close-out purchase orders including resolution of supplier conflicts
• Effectively contribute to the company’s competitive advantage.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in procurement in the oil & gas field, including 1+ year of expediting or logistics
• Experience in using data-centric procurement software
• Proven familiarity with engineered equipment and materials
• Knowledge of procurement systems in an engineering and construction environment

Education

• High school diploma
• Bachelor's or associate degree preferred

Competencies

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Adept at problem-solving
• Takes personal responsibility for actions & decisions, values integrity
• Team and Team work oriented; ability to contribute and work well in teams and groups
• Customer focused
• Demonstrates appropriate level of Business acumen and professional conduct
• Values the need for appropriately maintaining confidentiality
• Proficient with integrated procurement software products

Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.