Supply Chain Specialist

Supply Chain SpecialistThe Supply Chain Specialist will be responsible for supporting the procurement process with buying, contracting, vendor selection and other purchasing activities requiring in-depth knowledge of specific materials and services. Work under general direction, exercising independent judgment in day-to-day decision-making.Primary Responsibilities:Obtain and evaluate competitive bids, quotations, etc. from prospective vendors and or contractors for various commodity and service categories as assigned. Select vendors via objective, qualify-able criteria.Maintain and reconcile inventory records and Ad Valorem tax values.Facilitate and Process Material Transfers.Develop and execute a procurement plan for Services and Capital EquipmentProvide Order Request coding support to Operations / Technical Staff as required.Function as a Buyer in ProcureIT Electronic Requisition to Pay (ERP) system.Provide support for ERP (ProcureIT) system Catalog Upload and Maintenance.Provide support for ERP system training, testing, and Manual Development / Publishing.Ensure that valid codes required for interface into the accounting system for payment are used when generating OR's or PO's.Work closely with Accounts Payable personnel to timely clear rejected items/exceptions that fail upon import into the accounting system.Currently intimately involved in the design, testing and implementation of ProcureIT system's replacement, GEP.Additional duties as assignedQualifications:10+ years of progressive buying/purchasing experience in Oil & Gas or related business.Undergraduate degree is a plus.Familiarity with E&P Industry field operations (preferably offshore operations)Demonstrated aptitude in business management processes (budgeting, accounting, commercial contracting)Excellent communication & interpersonal skillsAdvanced skills in MS Office applications (primarily MS Excel and MS Word), requiredKnowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Work Requirements:Self-motivated with ability to work independently is a mustOrganizational and multi-tasking skillsWorking Conditions & Physical Requirements:Office environment primarily, Operations site environment when specific evaluation /problems require such or possibly vendor site where new equipment/rehabilitation work is performedRequires occasional travel outside service areaRequires wearing personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.) as appropriate when evaluating site or equipmentRequires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing steps and/or ladders to inspect equipment when necessaryRequires operation of a personal computerThis description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. W&T Offshore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.W&T Offshore Inc. offers competitive total rewards including health & welfare benefits, 401k match, competitive pay and an annual bonus program (STI).W&T Offshore does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.