Turnaround Buyer - Beaumont

Job Description

Job Description

Burrow Global is seeking an experienced Turnaround Buyer to support a client facility in Beaumont, TX. This individual will be responsible for leading the procurement process for key material and service scopes, managing Request for Quotes (RFQs) end-to-end, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. The ideal candidate brings dedicated turnaround procurement experience or a solid background in capital project sourcing within an industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• RFQ Management: Independently manage the complete RFQ lifecycle from initial scope receipt through commercial evaluation, bid tabulations, and formal award recommendations.
• Sourcing & Supplier Relations: Drive sourcing activities, maintain active communication with vendors, and rigorously follow up to ensure competitive pricing and timely delivery schedules.
• Turnaround Support: Manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously. Assist with day-to-day RFQ management during peak periods of Turnaround Scope of Work (SOW) development and ramp-up.
• Commercial Support: Assist with commercial reviews and contract negotiations to ensure favorable business terms (contract negotiation experience is a plus).
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner closely with turnaround planning, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure material and service requirements align with project timelines.
• Additional Duties: Execute auxiliary procurement tasking as assigned by project leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of strong, hands-on RFQ management experience.
• Domain Knowledge: Direct Turnaround procurement experience is highly preferred; Capital Project procurement experience may be considered in place of turnaround background.
• Software Proficiency:

• Enterprise Asset Management / Procurement software: IBM Maximo (required)

• Productivity Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Core Competencies:

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with a strong track record of prioritizing high-volume tasks.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective supplier engagement.

Candidates Note:  No Per diem or relocation assistance is available on this position.   You must be within driving distance of Beaumont, TX.