Buyer II

Support purchasing operations by facilitating a broad range of procurement activities and overseeing assigned material or service categories across multiple ONEOK locations. Responsibilities include coordinating competitive bidding events, reviewing specifications, and selecting suppliers that best meet operational and project requirements. This role works collaboratively with a diverse set of stakeholders at all organizational levels and across a wide geographical area to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment, while contributing to supplier performance efforts, basic contract preparation, and inventory or process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vendor deliveries, resolve order issues, and maintain strong, professional supplier relationships to support on-time performance.
• Collaborate with warehouse resources to optimize material usage, minimize surplus inventory, and support efficient storeroom operations.
• Review, process, and validate purchase requisitions; collaborate with stakeholders to confirm accuracy of specifications and alignment with procurement guidance.
• Analyze spend data using Purchasing/Financial tools to support negotiation strategies, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve purchasing decisions.
• Manage competitive bidding by preparing RFQs, analyzing and documenting supplier quotes, and applying evaluation practices that support long-term competitive advantage.
• Lead routine supplier negotiations and assist with portions of more complex negotiations, including project materials and basic terms & conditions review.
• Educate and coach internal stakeholders to ensure part specifications and documentation are complete before bid initiation or order placement.
• Assist and train enterprise-wide locations with ERP/Source to Pay functions and purchasing workflows as needed.
• Support critical equipment and inventory management processes by monitoring material demand, lead times, and operational requirements.
• Identify emerging risks to material orders and collaborate with suppliers or project managers to establish mitigation steps. Adjust purchasing priorities as identified or directed.
• Conduct routine review of min/max order points and prioritize materials based on usage, criticality, and operational timelines.
• Utilize analytical tools to identify and correct purchase orders or receiving errors; assist with invoice review and reconciliation.
• Monitor Source to Pay queues, review/approve requisitions within authority, prepare requisitions, and maintain accurate purchasing records.
• Prepare basic purchasing documents ensuring compliance with established policies.
• Support senior buyers by assisting with portions of complex sourcing events.
• Plan for seasonally-consumed materials by working with operations and looking ahead 30–90 days.
• Support and contribute to supply chain KPIs by improving cost efficiency, service performance, data accuracy, and other metrics within assigned focus areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and job-related experience.
• Experience working with purchasing processes, policies, and ERP systems such as Oracle or Source to Pay System.
• Experience researching products, clarifying specifications, and documenting competitive bids.
• Experience interacting with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with inventory management concepts and resolving discrepancies.
• Experience using analytical tools to support purchasing decisions.
• Experience interpreting manuals, catalogs, contracts, and specifications.
• Experience applying math and formulas relevant to cost analysis and accuracy verification.
• Exposure to project materials or storeroom operations is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with the ability to develop organized reports and professional presentations.

Skills

• Knowledge of purchasing processes, ERP/Source to Pay systems, and supply chain procedures.
• Knowledge of materials, equipment, and supplies commonly used in operations.
• Skill in evaluating supplier quotes and identifying cost-effective options.
• Ability to analyze data and support negotiation strategies.
• Ability to communicate effectively across teams and suppliers.
• Ability to compose purchasing documents and professional correspondence.
• Ability to interpret and apply purchasing policies and specifications.
• Ability to use office equipment and software relevant to the position.
• Spanish language proficiency is a value-added skill but not required.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Constantly
• Lifting: Occasionally
• Carrying: Occasionally
• Pushing: Occasionally
• Pulling: Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally (ladders, stairs)
• Balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crouching: Occasionally
• Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Constantly
• Handling: Constantly (manual dexterity)
• Fingering: Constantly (finger dexterity)
• Feeling: Constantly (perceiving attributes of objects/materials)
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Tasting/Smelling: Occasionally
• Near Vision: Constantly (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less)
• Far Vision: Frequently (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more)
• Depth Perception: Frequently
• Color Vision: Constantly

Working Conditions

• Subject to inside environmental conditions: well-lighted, climate-controlled areas.
• Frequent repetitive motion.
• Constant use of CRT (Computer Monitor(s)).
• Travel in and around office, plant facilities, and job sites required.
• May be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license.

Pay

Expected Salary Range: $73,000.00 - $109,000.00