Buyer I

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions.
• Prepares and solicits bids.
• Issues requests for quotes/information.
• Reviews quotations.
• Negotiates for the purchase of goods, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Prepares purchase orders and sends copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
• Ensures the communication of technical, quality, legal, and commercial requirement sourcing information for goods and services, and facilitates the resolution of commercial, quality, and technical issues related to sourced goods, both internal and external to Oceaneering.
• Manages procurement plan and pricing strategy to support cost objectives and works to ensure delivery schedules are adequate to support project and operational needs.
• Solves purchasing issues between OII and vendors.
• Performs administrative activities in support of the purchasing function.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree in business or a technical discipline plus one (1) year of buying experience.
• In lieu of a degree, high school diploma or general education degree (GED); and minimum three (3+) plus years of associated experience in purchasing.
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures, materials, products, and the commodity market in an area of specialization.
• A self-motivated individual who adapts quickly with today's virtual knowledge, self-disciplined with a hybrid - remotely work schedule.
• Employees are expected to be able to travel to their designated office as scheduled or as needed.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.

About the Role

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness
• Mental Health
• Retailer Savings
• Life and Disability
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The work schedule is flexible and can be adjusted based on project needs.