Buyer - Field Services

About the role

Take an active role in procurement of commodity materials for Saulsbury projects by identifying potential suppliers, preparing inquiries, soliciting and evaluating bids, addressing exceptions to bids, and issuing purchasing orders.

Location & Employment Type

Odessa, TX – Full‑time, in‑person position.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the efforts of Expeditors and Project Managers to ensure that material is delivered on schedule according to the construction field need dates.
• Contribute to the formation, negotiation and execution of agreements and partnerships for materials with supply chain vendors as directed.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and establish them within the system once approved.
• Interface with technical support personnel on material and equipment specifications.
• Provide data and support for the implementation and monitoring of key performance indicators to measure the performance of the procurement department.
• Monitor trends in supplier and market movements, informing departmental management of events that could affect supply, price and delivery.
• Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and vendors.

Requirements

• 1+ years purchasing or office administration experience with commodities and equipment for the oil and gas, refining, and/or petrochemical industries.
• Local candidates preferred; no relocation assistance offered.
• Construction‑related experience highly preferred.
• Experience with “best practices” in purchasing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal relations skills.
• Professional, ethical, team‑player attitude with a willingness to grow with the company.
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.