Buyer

Role Description Responsible for managing the procurement of materials, equipment, and services necessary to support daily operations and capital projects. This role works closely with vendors, contractors, internal cross‑functional teams, and project leaders to ensure the timely, compliant, and cost‑effective acquisition of goods and services in alignment with departmental and company policies. The position has a primary responsibility to collaborate with various cross‑functional stakeholders to develop and obtain budgetary quotes in support of operational planning and capital forecasting. In addition, this role serves as the primary purchasing representative for KPC and WEX, ensuring proper sourcing, pricing accuracy, and adherence to established procurement processes and controls. Essential Responsibilities Prepare procurement strategies and execution plans that encompass a full array of services and materials sourcing and their related procurement functions of purchasing, expediting, and logistics of assigned responsibilities. Manage daily, warehouse, and capital project procurement services within the department and in conjunction with other department groups. Manage vendor invoice processing for timely payment of materials and services procured. Ensures project equipment and materials are purchased within budget and in accordance with all project specification and delivery schedule requirements. Addresses invoice discrepancies with suppliers and works diligently with external and internal functions to resolve the issues. Ensures project equipment, materials and services are procured within budget and in accordance with all project specification and delivery schedule requirements. Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required (Preferred: Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance) 3+ years of purchasing, supply chain and/or strategic sourcing. Proven experience negotiating and implementing contracts with vendors and contractors. Knowledge of procurement methods and requirements. High proficiency in data mining, sorting and visualization (PowerBI, Tableau) High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, SharePoint) and ERP systems (Maximo, SAP, Oracle, etc..) Additional Desired Qualifications Experience in the oil & gas / Energy industry. Experience working as part of team in large capital projects. Work Environment · Office Physical Demands · Ability to lift 35 pounds United Refining