Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer Pay Rate: $43.00/hour on W2 Contract Length: 12 months with possible extension and conversion Location: Houston, TX 77002 or Charleston, WV 25314 (Hybrid) Work Schedule: Monday – Friday | Core business hours Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Overview The Senior Buyer will lead material procurement management for assigned projects of varying complexity. This role is responsible for managing sourcing activities, supplier relationships, procurement strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to support project and operational needs. Responsibilities Lead material procurement management for assigned projects. Conduct bid spreadsheet analyses and commercial evaluations of supplier proposals. Coordinate overall evaluations with project stakeholders and support negotiations with suppliers. Develop, issue, and manage sourcing documents including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs. Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for purchase orders within the assigned area. Liaise with bidders, suppliers, and internal stakeholders such as supplier qualification, engineering, project teams, Legal, and Risk. Maintain and leverage industry relationships with suppliers of interstate natural gas pipe, valves, fittings, and other key categories. Ensure full understanding and compliance with purchase order terms and conditions when working with suppliers. Ensure all required information is captured and maintained in SAP records. Review and understand bill of materials and technical specifications. Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Identify and execute cost savings, efficiency improvements, and process enhancements. Resolve complex issues that may impact major business segments. Develop and present recommendations to business leaders regarding cost drivers, supplier performance, and industry trends. Proactively identify future Supply Chain needs and sourcing opportunities using data, business requirements, and market analysis. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (4-year university degree) in a relevant discipline. 10+ years of experience. Designation or certification in a Supply Chain Management program. Strong strategic thinking and collaboration skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Minimum 5 years of procurement experience purchasing natural gas equipment such as pipe, valves, fittings, and engineered equipment. Knowledge of strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. Technical and commercial experience with materials and services related to midstream operations. Preferred Qualifications Experience developing and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders. Ability to work independently and remotely. Proven track record of delivering results and meeting goals. Strong collaboration and teamwork skills. Experience conducting RFPs for pipeline and facilities construction within the natural gas industry. Ability to work under tight deadlines with strong time management and prioritization skills. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr