A Buyer is needed for a company that transports, distributes and generates energy, with diversified assets that include a balance between crude oil and natural gas in the Houston, TX area. This job is responsible for leading end-to-end procurement processes, including RFx management, supplier negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration, to ensure efficient, compliant, and value-driven sourcing of goods and services.
location: Houston, Texas
job type: Contract
salary: $29.62 - 38.14 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end procurement processes in compliance with policies.
- Develop and execute RFx strategies to ensure competitive bidding.
- Issue and manage accurate purchase and service orders.
- Align procurement strategies with internal project requirements.
- Resolve complex procurement challenges with innovative solutions.
- Mentor and train junior procurement staff.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Evaluate supplier performance and negotiate contracts to maximize value.
- Monitor market trends to inform purchasing decisions.
- Ensure accurate procurement documentation for compliance and audit purposes.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
- Professional certification (e.g., SCMP, CSCP) required.
- 4+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or contracts.
- strong knowledge of supply chain systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Ability to influence without authority and apply strategic sourcing techniques.
- Excellent team communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience managing high volumes of requests in fast-paced environments.
- strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Superior communication skills with the ability to simplify technical concepts.
- Proficient in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
