Buyer/Procurement Specialist I (Artesia, NM)
Company: Paladin, Inc
Location: Artesia
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
Paladin Consulting is currently hiring a Buyer/Procurement
Specialist I -to join our team working onsite at our client's
office located in Artesia, NM. -We work with companies that offer
environments for our employees to contribute, learn, and advance
their career. We treat you like you are part of the family.Job
Title: -Buyer/Procurement Specialist IWork Location: -Artesia,
NMDuration: 6 month contract with option to extend
-Education/Experience Required: -A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree,
in a technical or business related field. Each year of experience
over two in procurement or inventory control may be substituted for
one year of educationJob Description & Responsibilities :
- Conducts routine and non-routine procurement/ buying
assignments under limited supervision within a framework of
acceptable controls which satisfy governmental and company
accounting requirements.
- Analyzes data and assists in the development of procurement
agreements. May direct or lead the work of others from
time-to-time.
- Processes requisitions into procurement orders for routine and
non-routine, repetitive and some non-repetitive,
engineered/rotating equipment, fabricated items, one-time repairs,
chemicals, catalysts, etc. Creates and transmits PO's with a value
usually under $100,000, occasionally higher
- Identifies and selects suppliers based on various criteria,
including price, availability, and quality; considers requisitioner
input, applies experience with prior purchases, current agreements
and situations, may seek additional input from others
- Coordinates transportation and logistics requirements by
selecting appropriate transportation method for items purchased;
may coordinate with a third party logistics provider; may
participate in transportation provider audits
- Coordinates with requisitioners and suppliers to obtain and
provide feedback regarding technical aspects of purchases, delivery
requirements, order status, and expected delivery dates or to
resolve supply issues. Obtains ongoing material requirements and
related data to analyze and support procurement agreement
development and/or supplier evaluations. Maintains a positive
business relationship with suppliers
- Applies terms and conditions (T&C's), usually standard
T&C's or per existing procurement agreement, may initiate
procurement agreements (MSA, MPA, etc.) or one time negotiated T &
C.. Develops and monitors purchase agreements by gathering and
analyzing data and/or assisting with preparing and processing bid
invitations. Participates in and may prepares for supplier
qualification and/or performance audits
- Monitors PO's and suppliers for open PO's, contacts suppliers,
and takes action to assure materials are delivered when needed;
monitors supplier performance. Assists in development of
performance measures and may update said measures. May participate
in vendor audits. Applies appropriate tax handling of PO's by
identifying and properly coding tax exempt items and preparing tax
exemption certificates. May train other buyers
- Identifies and qualifies new sources of supply and processes
DIG requests. Discusses proposed suppliers with requisitioners and
investigates to determine actual need. Participates in and may
prepare for and/or lead audits of proposed suppliers
- Solicits bids to obtain or verify pricing; occasionally per
corporate guide ?$50,000; occasionally for procurement agreements
and/or projects
- Identifies bidders and prepares bids considering requisitioner
input and applying experience with prior purchases and situations.
May seek additional input from others
- Prepares RFQ for purchases ?$50,000; occasionally prepares or
assists in preparation of RFI, RFP, or RFQ for procurement
agreements and/or projects
- Reconciles invoices for payment by working with AP. Seeks
understanding and works with AP to prevent future discrepancies.
Recommends process changes to department manager
- Ensures procurement procedures and guidelines are followed by
becoming thoroughly familiar with them and identifying issues as
they arise. Recommends and may develop changes; participates in
their implementation. May train plant personnel and others
- Prepares procurement requisitions for department supplies and
occasionally for plant personnel to facilitate obtaining expedited
materials or emergency repairs to standard refinery equipment
- May perform some or all Inventory/ Materials Specialist duties,
including: May process new warehouse stock requests and initiate
procurement for routine items; may review and process automatic
stock reorders. May manage and/or maintain inventory levels and
quantities, including all aspects of physical inventories
- Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their
manager, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete
discretionSkills & Qualifications :EXPERIENCE:
- 0-3 years.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Refinery experience and/or experience in procurement and
inventory control are preferred.EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:
- A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, in a technical or business
related field. Each year of experience over two in procurement or
inventory control may be substituted for one year of education (six
years total experience required w/o education).REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Demonstrated proficiency in existing procurement and/or
inventory control systems.
- Basic computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
Suite , ability to organize and analyze data; ability to lead
teams; advanced reading and writing skills; ability to perform
intermediate mathematical calculations; basic negotiating skills,
ability to work independently.
- May be required to attend daily and weekly safety meetings,
lead safety meeting talks as scheduled and complete legally
required ePrism safety training modules depending on
assignment.
- Working knowledge of procurement and/or inventory control
computer systems; basic refinery knowledge; working knowledge of
the procurement/ contracting business and ability to apply this
knowledge in a global business environment.
- The ability to effective communicate with others, both written
and verbal communication skills; detail oriented.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts,
interest, commissions, proportions, percentages and volumes.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry on
instruction furnished in written, oral or diagram form and solve
problems.PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Some accounting background and experience with eProcurement
systems is preferred.SUPERVISORY/MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- May fill in for departmental supervisors. -For more information
or to view other opportunities, visit us at Paladin Consulting -is
an EEOC employer.
Keywords: Paladin, Inc, Midland , Buyer/Procurement Specialist I (Artesia, NM), Other , Artesia, Texas
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