Turnaround Buyer - Beaumont

About the role

Burrow Global is seeking an experienced Turnaround Buyer to support a client facility in Beaumont, TX. This individual will be responsible for leading the procurement process for key material and service scopes, managing Request for Quotes (RFQs) end-to-end, and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the complete RFQ lifecycle from initial scope receipt through commercial evaluation, bid tabulations, and formal award recommendations.
• Drive sourcing activities, maintain active communication with vendors, and rigorously follow up to ensure competitive pricing and timely delivery schedules.
• Manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously; assist with day-to-day RFQ management during peak periods of Turnaround Scope of Work (SOW) development and ramp-up.
• Assist with commercial reviews and contract negotiations to ensure favorable business terms (contract negotiation experience is a plus).
• Partner closely with turnaround planning, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure material and service requirements align with project timelines.
• Execute auxiliary procurement tasking as assigned by project leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of strong, hands‑on RFQ management experience.
• Direct Turnaround procurement experience is highly preferred; Capital Project procurement experience may be considered in place of turnaround background.
• Software proficiency:
  • Enterprise Asset Management / Procurement software: IBM Maximo (required)
  • Productivity Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Core competencies:
  • Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills with a strong track record of prioritizing high‑volume tasks.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective supplier engagement.

Note: No per diem or relocation assistance is available; candidates must be within driving distance of Beaumont, TX.