Senior Buyer

Essential Functions: Analyze bills of material, data sheets, lists, specifications or other written forms to determine supplies necessary to meet project requirements Research and recommend suppliers that best meet the project needs Negotiate price and delivery terms with suppliers and bind the company to such negotiation Use client specifications and ensure suppliers are aware of/understand those specifications for RFQ’s Handle procurement complaints, arbitrate purchasing disputes and resolve purchasing grievances with suppliers and other Cortex departments Create, issue and follow up on project POs in accordance with the organization’s defined processes, SOP’s and work instructions Ensure that approvals for POs are in place and in accordance with company procedures and distribute approved POs to vendors Update and revise POs as required and maintain clean documentation trail, including order acknowledgements Provide PO status updates to project managers/project engineers and others as required Evaluate and work to client approved manufactures lists/restrictions Generate supplier bid tabulations and file in proposal and or project files Set up suppliers in accounting system prior to issuance of PO’s by communicating with Compliance and Accounting departments as required Expedite POs and associated documentation to ensure project schedules are met Work with project managers and engineers to ensure appropriate approvals for vendor documents Coordinate vendor shipping, delivery, receipt and onward shipping associated with PO’s as required Assist Accounting and Project Management with reports, PO status and invoice review as required Assist in developing and improving materials management processes and procedures Continuously work toward developing an improved supplier base Provide input to project managers and operations team regarding problems such as shortages, backlogs and materials price variances Act as a liaison between vendors and other departments for order status, materials pricing and procurement procedures Obtain materials price estimates from vendors for bids and proposals Maintain purchasing files Maintain supplier evaluation documentation and Cortex Approved Vendor List Works with operations teams to ensure that all materials deliveries satisfy the scheduled work orders Knoweldge/Skills/Abilities: § Ability to problem-solve § Ability to analyze complex and diverse information § Ability to handle procurement duties for several projects at once Ability to smoothly transition between multiple projects Ability to compare quotes based on prices, terms and delivery Ability to request and negotiate discounts and buy goods at best prices Ability to categorize priorities based on level of urgency Ability to make timely decisions Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather information skillfully Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrate group presentation skills and conduct meetings Ability to give high attention to detail Ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and carry them out efficiently Ability to use equipment and materials properly Ability to use Microsoft Office based products Ability to work within a team for a common goal Ability to adapt to project and business requirements

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree 4-7 years of purchasing experience 3-5 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Engineering and/or Manufacturing