Sr. Purchasing Specialist - Houston, Tx

Major Responsibilities

By reviewing the prime contract requirements, develops and prepares project master purchases pro-forma forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in purchase documents for project commitments

Prepares, maintains, and monitors project bidder’s lists, ensuring input is received from all procurement functions and other operational groups

Forms, issues, and administers purchase orders

Participates in the negotiations in the commitment of purchases, following review and approval of the proposed negotiating plan by the designated supervisor

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Advanced knowledge and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders.
• Advanced knowledge in all phases of procurement including knowledge of and skill in communicating effectively with suppliers, bidder prequalification, preparation of bidders’ lists, compilation of bid requests, knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code or applicable commercial legislation, negotiation of contracted terms and conditions, and award of commitments.
• Proficiency in the administration of commitments, monitoring supplier performance, back-charge procedures and the resolution of claims and disputes.
• Good understanding of equipment and material fabrication steps and methods.
• Skilled in working with and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other project functional groups.
• Capable of providing early warning to Project Management of supplier deficiencies or schedule slippage.
• Capable of interpreting schedules to ensure they are realistic, that required activities occur on time, and that interface between activities is maintained.

Knowledge and Experience

• Advanced knowledge and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders.
• Advanced knowledge in all phases of procurement including knowledge of and skill in communicating effectively with suppliers, bidder prequalification, preparation of bidders’ lists, compilation of bid requests, knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code or applicable commercial legislation, negotiation of contracted terms and conditions, and award of commitments.
• Proficiency in the administration of commitments, monitoring supplier performance, back-charge procedures and the resolution of claims and disputes.
• Good understanding of equipment and material fabrication steps and methods.
• Skilled in working with and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other project functional groups.
• Capable of providing early warning to Project Management of supplier deficiencies or schedule slippage.
• Capable of interpreting schedules to ensure they are realistic, that required activities occur on time, and that interface between activities is maintained.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.