Purchasing Buyer, Senior

Job Description
Job Description Senior Buyer is responsible for all procurement activities necessary to meet project schedule requirements.

Essential Functions:
Analyze bills of material, data sheets, lists, specifications or other written forms to determine supplies necessary to meet project requirements
Research and recommend suppliers that best meet the project needs
Negotiate price and delivery terms with suppliers and bind the company to such negotiation
Use client specifications and ensure suppliers are aware of/understand those specifications for RFQ’s
Handle procurement complaints, arbitrate purchasing disputes and resolve purchasing grievances with suppliers and other Cortex departments
Create, issue and follow up on project POs in accordance with the organization’s defined processes, SOP’s and work instructions
Ensure that approvals for POs are in place and in accordance with company procedures and distribute approved POs to vendors
Update and revise POs as required and maintain clean documentation trail, including order acknowledgements
Provide PO status updates to project managers/project engineers and others as required
Evaluate and work to client approved manufactures lists/restrictions
Generate supplier bid tabulations and file in proposal and or project files
Set up suppliers in accounting system prior to issuance of PO’s by communicating with Compliance and Accounting departments as required
Expedite POs and associated documentation to ensure project schedules are met
Work with project managers and engineers to ensure appropriate approvals for vendor documents
Coordinate vendor shipping, delivery, receipt and onward shipping associated with PO’s as required
Assist Accounting and Project Management with reports, PO status and invoice review as required
Assist in developing and improving materials management processes and procedures
Continuously work toward developing an improved supplier base
Provide input to project managers and operations team regarding problems such as shortages, backlogs and materials price variances
Act as a liaison between vendors and other departments for order status, materials pricing and procurement procedures
Obtain materials price estimates from vendors for bids and proposals
Maintain purchasing files
Maintain supplier evaluation documentation and Cortex Approved Vendor List
Works with operations teams to ensure that all materials deliveries satisfy the scheduled work orders
Knoweldge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to analyze complex and diverse information
• Ability to handle procurement duties for several projects at once

Ability to smoothly transition between multiple projects
Ability to compare quotes based on prices, terms and delivery
Ability to request and negotiate discounts and buy goods at best prices
Ability to categorize priorities based on level of urgency
Ability to make timely decisions
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather information skillfully
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrate group presentation skills and conduct meetings
Ability to give high attention to detail
Ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment
Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and carry them out efficiently
Ability to use equipment and materials properly
Ability to use Microsoft Office based products
Ability to work within a team for a common goal
Ability to adapt to project and business requirements
Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4-7 years of purchasing experience
• 3-5 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Engineering and/or Manufacturing