Brunel is seeking a Buyer to work with a major Oil & Gas company in Spring, TX on a long term contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process daily requisitions and convert them into purchase orders.
- Collect and review written proposals from vendors as needed.
- Conduct basic negotiations on pricing and general terms and conditions.
- Address and resolve invoice discrepancies related to purchase orders or goods receipts.
- Approve invoice payments for additional freight costs not accounted for in purchase orders.
- Collaborate with strategic buyers on project or turnaround purchases and potential bundling opportunities.
- Provide support to ensure timely invoice payment and resolve payment issues.
- Perform purchase order maintenance, including updating text, delivery dates, and other relevant details.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (PtP) processes
- Efficient use of procurement systems
- Understanding of total system cost
- Application of controls mindset and business/procurement technical knowledge
- Service excellence
- Contract development and management
- Negotiating and influencing
- Relationship management