Buyer/Purchasing Agent - Capital Procurement

Description

Provide full purchasing support for plant capital projects performed at Houston Operations, Ingleside, TX, Wichita, KS, Taft, LA, Convent, LA and Geismar, LA facilities.

Responsibilities

• Issuing purchasing orders, expediting orders, negotiations, bid preparations/evaluations and selection of suppliers
• Purchase goods and services at the most favorable cost, supporting the use of national strategic contracts where possible, utilizing terms consistent with all relevant factors such as delivery, quality and quantity in accordance with all corporate policies and procedures
• Support the Manager – Capital Procurement as required on large capital projects
• Negotiate contracts and terms and conditions as necessary to protect OxyChem's financial interests
• Support Contractor Qualification Process through the Avetta system assuring compliance with the OxyChem Contractor Management Program
• Keep abreast of the current market for new products and services. Investigate potential new suppliers to determine their ability to furnish products or services
• Reconcile past due orders through expediting, securing proof of delivery or reconciling goods receipts for Capital projects
• Develop and implement cost reduction programs consistent with overall corporate and regional business strategies
• Resolve blocked invoices and invoicing errors and disputes with suppliers in a timely manner
• Monitor the performance of suppliers and address issues as expressed by plants serviced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain, Engineering or Business Administration preferred), plus three to five years purchasing experience
• Advanced level of proficiency in PC applications and operating systems including Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and SharePoint)
• SAP experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to be a self-motivated and enthusiastic team player