Project Buyer / Expediter at AS Energy Services

Job Summary

• In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring the flow of work from supply procurement to actual product deliveries. you will identify process gaps and consult with management to determine solutions.
• Maintaining a clear and open line of communication is crucial in this position.
• Success in this role will be determined by delivering seamless execution strategies to ensure the timely accomplishment of procurement and delivery targets.

Responsibilities

• Contact vendors, place orders, verify supplies, manage supply requisition and communicate with suppliers to determine expected delivery dates and inform Clients and management of potential delays.
• Devise and execute logistics strategies to improve service quality, productivity, transit times, and cost performance across procurement operations.
• Coordinate the complete procurement process with the procurement team.
• Prepare requisition descriptions of items required and ensure purchase requisitions are properly authorized.
• Solicit competitive quotations, prices, or tenders for technical or complex purchasing requirements and negotiate claims with suppliers.
• Analyze and evaluate technical or complex proposals and select the best vendor to supply items meeting all requirements.
• Responsible for the preparation of procurement documents which includes but is not limited to RFQ preparation, and purchase requisition and if applicable prepare the purchase order on the client’s behalf.
• Prepare supporting documents i.e., sole source documents, request of approval, etc.
• Work closely with document control to coordinate the exchange of vendor drawings and documents
• Expedite the exchange of schedules, drawings and documents between the home office and suppliers.
• Follow up with the supplier to determine schedule restoration plans and corrective actions to ensure delivery performance, and/or monitor activities during product manufacturing/shipment.
• Manage deadlines and ensure appropriate communication is provided to relevant parties when schedule conflicts arise.
• Expected to work with all levels of the organization in a cohesive and respectful manner
• Manage the purchase of bulk, material management, responsible for preparing bills of material, material reconciliation, managing and tracking of shipped bulk materials.

Requirements

• MUST have 4 - 7 years of procurement, purchasing/expediting experience in the OIL & GAS Industry.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in an engineering procurement construction management (EPCM) environment in the domestic oil and gas industry is an asset.
• Confident to make decisions independently and examine issues that appear questionable.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in setting priorities and excels in a fast-paced environment
• Possess strong problem-solving skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of ERP systems.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering or procurement-related field
• Professional certifications in procurement or Supply chain.
• Highly proficient in MS Office suite.