Supply Chain / Procurement / Buyer / Purchaser

The Buyer plays a vital role in performing purchasing duties in support of department functions for Delta Utilities’ gas operations.
The Buyer will have time management and communication skills and will work collaboratively with legal, procurement and operational teams. Convert requisitions to purchase orders for goods, services and construction projects to support gas utility operations, fleet and corporate purchases.
Draft, review and negotiate purchase orders for goods, services and construction projects to support gas utility operations and corporate purchases.
Create and maintain blanket contracts with multiple lines in Oracle WACs
Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Work closely with vendors to facilitate vendor setup, invoice resolution and delivery needs.
Identify potential risks within the workstream and recommend improvement strategies.
Report on and analyze PO status and needs throughout the lifecycle to ensure appropriate delivery of goods and services and prompt payment.
Assist Strategic Sourcing team members as needed in contract creation, bid events, and supplier business reviews.
Support the team in creation and maintenance of reports, PowerPoints, and training documents as needed for all aspects of the supply chain team.
Contribute to the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for the supply chain team.
Recommend improvements to streamline contract workflows and enhance efficiency of processes and workflows within the team.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, legal studies or a related field. In lieu of degree 5 years’ purchasing experience is required.

Experience in contract management, procurement or other business or operations analytics role preferred

Ability to quickly learn and adapt to contract management and other systems.
Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
Able to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.
The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze are required.
Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.
Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas services across Louisiana and Mississippi. We understand the value of dependable energy and our important role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Delta Utilities is a $1.7 billion organization that represents 600,000 customers and is among the top 40 natural gas utilities in the United States.
Delta Utilities acquired CenterPoint Energy's natural gas utility operations in Louisiana and Mississippi in April 2025 and acquired Entergy's natural gas utilities in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in July 2025.
We work closely with our regulatory agencies to deliver safe and reliable natural gas service and maintain fair rates for our customers.
We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.