Buyer

Buyer II Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks, it is our people who make the difference. Guided by our culture of Trust, Collaboration, and Courage, we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference. As Buyer II, you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both the future of Vopak and your own. Your Mission As Buyer II at Vopak's USA & Canada Business Unit, you will contribute to critical energy security and transition initiatives by purchasing materials, parts, supplies, and equipment in full compliance with established company purchasing policies and procedures. You will streamline end-to-end procurement processes and analyze cost data to optimize pricing, delivery, and profitability across our terminal operations. What will you be doing? Purchase materials, parts, supplies, and equipment in full compliance with established purchasing policies while optimizing price, delivery, and commercial terms. Analyze low-risk market dynamics, cost drivers, and supplier alternatives. Draft contract requirements and technical specifications for assigned portfolios or business areas, coordinating vendor and subcontractor activities as the primary execution contact. Manage end-to-end procurement processes from need identification and supplier selection through payment and record-keeping. Support the organizational transition from Procure-to-Pay (P2P) to Source-to-Pay (S2P) across USA and Canada terminals. Collect, analyze, and evaluate cost data using preset tools/formats, identifying budget variances to compile analytical reports for senior leadership. Identify instances of non-compliance with organizational policies and regulatory codes. Resolve internal and external stakeholder queries and arrange alignment meetings to foster commitment. Why you'll love working with us Various flexible and hybrid work schedules. Competitive, market-based compensation package depending on your experience and knowledge, plus attractive performance bonuses. Career development and growth opportunities. Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance. Flexible Spending Account Options. Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance. Basic and Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance. 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan. Paid Holidays (9 fixed and 2 floating). Paid Time Off and Sick Days. Additional Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Accident Insurance Legal Plan Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance ID Theft Insurance Universal Life Great atmosphere! Plenty of freedom, room for initiative, and an engaging environment. What energy will you bring? We'd love to meet you! Together, we help the world flow forward. Work Environment This employee generally works in an office environment, away from extremes of cold or heat. Limited to no exposure to noise and vibrations other than normal daily office sounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee should not have regular exposure to fumes, odors, toxic conditions, dust or poor ventilation. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak and hear. The employee is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required, on occasion, to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employees may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car. Work Eligibility Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas. Inclusion & Diversity Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders, including our own employees, new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, political orientation or trade union membership, allowing everyone at Vopak to develop their full potential. It is Vopak's policy to employ and administer employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era and in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws. Accommodations At Vopak we are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. To support this, we host several active Employee Resource Groups, including our International, Pride, Women's and Young Professionals networks. Vopak is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is different, and the differences in people allow us to match our ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. That's why we are curious about who you are! To support qualified individuals with disabilities, we provide reasonable accommodations throughout our application and interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and briefly describe the assistance you need. Note that this inbox is not monitored for application status updates. Citizens and businesses everywhere can switch on the lights and go about their day, without ever having to wonder whether the energy is available. Vopak provides infrastructure solutions for storing the products that make it possible. But our tanks and terminals alone don't get the job done. Our people do. That's why we say: there is human energy inside. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vopak Terminals North America Inc.