Buyer

Job summary

The role involves processing requisitions into purchase orders and managing the procurement of spot equipment, materials, and services. Key duties include conducting simple negotiations, resolving invoice discrepancies, and coordinating with strategic buyers.

Job details

MAIN FUNCTIONS Purchases spot equipment, materials, chemicals/catalysts, and service requirements for multiple business lines. This position level would typically include junior Buyer performing mostly tasks that do not require prior extensive experience. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Processes a queue of requisitions and converts to purchase orders on a daily basis. • Collects written proposals from vendors as needed. • Conducts simple negotiations of pricing and general terms & conditions. • Addresses invoice discrepancies from the purchase order or the goods receipt and approves invoice payment for any additional freight costs not accounted for on purchase order. • Liaises with the strategic buyer regarding project or turnaround purchases and potential bundles • Provides support to ensure timely invoice payment. • Handles any PO (purchase order) maintenance for orders processed (e.g. update PO text, update delivery date, etc.) SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS • Adapts, analytical, collaborates, communicates effectively, focus on customers. •PtP (Procure-to-Pay) knowledge, system utilization & efficiency, total system cost, apply controls mindset, application of business & procurement technical knowledge, service excellence, contract development, contract management, negotiating and influencing, relationship management.

What you’ll do

The role involves processing requisitions into purchase orders and managing the procurement of spot equipment, materials, and services. Key duties include conducting simple negotiations, resolving invoice discrepancies, and coordinating with strategic buyers.

Requirements

The position is suitable for a junior buyer and does not require extensive prior experience. Candidates should possess knowledge of Procure-to-Pay processes and strong collaborative and analytical skills.

Listed skills

• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Procure-to-Pay
• Negotiation
• Contract Management
• Relationship Management
• Analytical Skills
• Communication
• Vendor Management
• Invoice Processing
• Purchase Order Maintenance
• Customer Focus

Job areas

• Logistics
• Energy
• Administrative