Buyer

Pay Rate: $47.71/hour, depending on experience Contract Length: 2 years Location: Huston, Texas Raise is currently hiring a Buyer 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. Our Client,is one of North America's leading energy infrastructure companies with operations in natural gas, oil and power industries throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico Note: The primary pay rate is based on C2 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an C2C classification, where applicable. Description The Buyer in this role will require knowledge and experience in leading material and service procurement activities from requisition to successful delivery, including vendor identification, evaluation and selection, commercial negotiation, economic analysis and evaluating market data. Reporting to the Manager of Procurement, the Buyer is accountable for process improvements and must possess an ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment, and still meet business performance measures, timelines with great attention to detail and quality. Responsibilities Process internal project/ operation client requests for the supply of goods and services as required Manage competitive sourcing processes as required Develop, issue, and manage RFPs, RFQ, RFIs, etc. as required Conduct bid spreadsheet analyses and proposal commercial evaluations as required Coordinate overall evaluations with project clients as required Liaise with bidders, suppliers, and other internal stakeholders (supplier qualification, engineering, project team, Legal, Risk, etc.) as required Assemble purchase order documents and administer purchase orders within area of responsibility Facilitate supplier's pre-qualification process and liaise with Supplier Management to ensure a timely outcome Maintain purchase order records in SAP, ensuring governance requirements are always met Provide purchase order status updates as required Contribute to building and strengthening client and supplier relationships Ensure established processes and proper authorization controls are always followed Aid and support to Manager and team members as required Fully understand all terms and conditions of all purchase orders and work within the purchase order terms and conditions in all dealings with the Supplier Single point of contact (SPOC) pertaining to purchase orders within area of responsibility Ensure all relevant information is received to maintain SAP records Must be able to provide feedback / responses to the Project Teams and Clients with regards to the purchase order Manage and resolve invoice exceptions in a timely manner Qualifications 5-10 years of purchasing, contract and bidding law, or project management Knowledge of strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management Excellent customer service skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills Self-starter, able to work independently, and a strong team player Proficient in PC applications Problem solving and analytical skills Great attention to detail and perception of exceptional quality Strong understanding of Incoterms Demonstrated ethical business practices and integrity Proven team player with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships Able to work under tight deadlines and demonstrates strong time management and priority setting skills Able to deal with change and adapt to new circumstances Preferred Qualifications Commercial negotiating skills an asset SAP – Buyer Role experience Power BI experience Oil and gas industry experience in a similar role Education and Skills Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or relevant field Looking for meaningful work? We can help! Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity. We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. 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. We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: In order to submit candidates for roles, our clients will sometimes require personal information to confirm the identity of applicants and their legal status to work. Raise will never ask you for personal or banking information unless you have been selected for a job. 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