Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

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Procurement Specialist
Full Time Houston, TX, US

JOB TITLE: PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

GENERAL & ADMINISTRATION

REPORTS TO: PURCHASING MANAGER

The Buyer III (Level 3 Buyer) is responsible for the safe, high‑quality, and cost‑effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services for Odfjell Terminals (Houston) Inc., This includes responsibility for supplier management, contract negotiation, sourcing strategy execution, and ensuring compliance with company policies and site regulatory requirements.
This role requires strong procurement expertise, including the ability to negotiate general Terms & Conditions, manage supplier performance, and support cross‑functional teams. Warehouse knowledge or experience is considered a strong plus.
Lead sourcing strategy development for assigned categories, including supplier market analysis, competitive landscape assessment, and cost‑saving opportunities.
Independently negotiate general Terms & Conditions, commercial clauses, service agreements, pricing structures, and long‑term value‑based agreements.
Drive supplier qualification, onboarding, performance reviews, and risk assessments.
Identify and develop alternative suppliers to mitigate supply chain risk, improve delivery reliability, and support business continuity.
Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and QHSE to develop strategic procurement plans and contract strategies.
Advanced Contract Management
Lead contract drafting, redlining, revisions, and negotiations with minimal supervision.
Manage contract lifecycle activities, including renewals, benchmarking, performance tracking, and compliance adherence.
Procurement Operations (Oversight Level)
Oversee daily procurement activities executed by Junior Buyers or requesters, ensuring accuracy in requisitions, scopes, and purchase orders.
Provide guidance on complex PO issues, escalation management, past due orders, and delivery challenges.
Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring operational issues in the supply chain.
Verify contractor compliance and site access requirements, ensuring appropriate safety documentation, insurance, and Avetta enrollment for recurring onsite contractors.
Maintain supplier and contractor documentation within the Compliance Management System (Vendor Access List).
Assist Security with contractor entry approvals.
Prepare and manage RFQs, bid packages, and competitive sourcing events in alignment with Purchasing, Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and QHSE teams.
Evaluate vendor proposals based on pricing, schedule, safety performance, financial stability, and scope alignment.
Independently negotiate commercial terms, pricing structures, and general Terms & Conditions for short‑term and long‑term agreements.
Contract & Data Management
Manage contract documentation for assigned categories, including office equipment, office supplies, car rentals, vending services, and other operational agreements.
Maintain accurate contract data and support renewals, benchmarking, extensions, or renegotiations.
Manage Master Data including part numbers, new vendor setup, and data updates.
Act as procurement liaison for strategic categories shared across Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and QHSE.
Support Accounting, suppliers, and internal stakeholders in resolving blocked invoices, price discrepancies, and billing issues.
Serve as a Super User for Coupa P2P, supporting upgrades, training, troubleshooting, and best practices across all departments.
Support SAP MM Module processes and assist with CMMS-related functions for Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and QHSE.
Ensure adherence to all company policies and regulatory requirements.
5+ years of experience as a Buyer, with demonstrated Level 2 Buyer capability. Experience in maintenance, engineering support, or industrial operations is preferred.

• SAP experience preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, cost estimation, taxes, and contract fundamentals required.
• Warehouse experience or inventory support experience is a strong plus.

Reads, writes, works alone
Must be able to work at both Seabrook Admin Offices (SCB) and OTH Terminal as needed.
Close proximity to hazardous petrochemicals
Air conditioned office environment