Buyer II

Talascend is currently seeking a Buyer II for a contract opportunity with our client in Houston, Texas.

Overview

The role is accountable for the effective execution of procurement activities for the full purchase-to-pay cycle for onsite and offsite services, including the preparation and initiation of invitations to bid, supplier selection, negotiation, and purchase order management.

Responsibilities

• Works under minimum supervision on assignments that are broad in nature, requiring initiative, originality and ingenuity.
• Receives objectives and guidelines for projects and develops solutions to non-recurring problems by independently analyzing, interpreting and evaluating various precedents and data.
• Resolves commercial issues.
• In collaboration with the sourcing team, develops and implements the appropriate sourcing and commercial strategy for the procurement of engineered, tagged or critical equipment materials or direct services.
• Prepares and launches open and closed invitations to bid using the company ERP tool, harmonizes and completes bid tabulation, expedites responses and recommendations.
• Negotiates best prices and commercial conditions with suppliers within budgetary limits and scope of authority.
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and amendments per the assigned Delegations of Authority and manages supplier acknowledgements.
• Maintains relationships with key suppliers in assigned category or categories to provide maximum utilization of their expertise.
• Initiates quality review of purchasing documentation, ensuring the highest level of quality and compliance of all department procedures and guidelines.
• Leads supplier conference calls or meetings for the resolution or mitigation plans of key or critical issues.
• Interacts with suppliers and co-workers in a team-based environment.
• Maintains highest level of ethical and professional standards of conduct.
• Efficient utilization of company systems, tools and spreadsheets.
• Champions safety, quality, and cost with suppliers to ensure requirements are met on a consistent basis.
• May participate in special projects and assignments regarding Lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business management, engineering or equivalent
• At least 5 years of general procurement experience with at least 1 year of buyer specific experience

Requirements

• Strong written and effective verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient PC skills including spreadsheet and word processing and SAP or similar mainframe experience.
• Ability to work and excel in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong analytic and negotiation skills.
• Proactive self-starter with ability to recognize contractual requirements and variances from standards and procedures.
• Strong product knowledge and a good understanding of services business processes.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Experience in Oracle and SAP ERP systems preferred.
• Travel required to visit suppliers and shop environments.

Shift

Onsite Monday, Thursday, and a preferred day; 3 days onsite, 2 days at home.