Buyer, Engineering

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews requests for assigned materials, parts and / or services and verifies specifications. Sources components or services and ensures timely preparation and communication of RFQ (Request for Quote)
• Corresponds with approved suppliers to obtain price, specifications and delivery information. Analyzes and evaluates bids to determine optimum value
• Negotiates price, quality and delivery, and terms, selects supplier and places purchase orders while assuring compliance to local and Corporate Operating Procedures and Ethical Code of Conduct
• Expedites delivery of items by contacting vendors and shippers to ensure that merchandise, supplies and equipment are forwarded on specified shipping date
• Ensures that a PO is created correctly (Vendor info, material, currencies, quantity, , follows up any issues related to PO creation
• Track purchase order status by reviewing daily activity reports and resolves any past due orders, invoicing errors or interruptions in supply
• Assists other departments with problem resolution involving discrepancies between purchase order, delivered quantity, quality and / or price
• Maintains supplier relationships on an on-going basis. Tracks computerized procurement records of items or services purchased, costs, on-time delivery, quality and performance. Evaluates supplier performance and recommends additions or deletions to the approved supplier database. Identifies and qualifies new suppliers
• Works with operations and quality to establish product integrity, performance and delivery measures to be used in evaluating supplier performance in assigned area
• Supports Sr Buyers and Global Category Buyers of an assigned category in the implementation of sourcing plans and tactics to effectively manage the assigned portfolio and associated activities
• Identifies cost savings opportunities and assists in developing innovative approaches to supply chain management to achieve yearly cost reduction targets set by executive team. Participates in setting objectives for projects
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures
• Coordinate contract agreements between suppliers and NOV with collaboration with Procurement Manager / Supervisor
• Escalation of complex issues to Procurement Leader
• Works with Engineering to understand technical requirements needed for procured parts and collaborates and works with suppliers to ensure these requirements can be met
• Works with Commercial and Plant Operations teams in reviewing forecast and operations plans to ensure purchasing of goods and services are planned accordingly to meet demand
• All other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Mechanical Engineering required
• APICS or CPIM certification preferred; must have willingness to obtain if not certified
• LEAN / Six-Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred; must have willingness to obtain if not certified

• 1-2 year of experience with a working knowledge of procurement methods and procedures and processes
• Buying experience with raw materials and machined parts
• Familiarization with manufacturing and service environment
• Strong professional relationship building skills, and ability to interface across the entire enterprise (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, PM&L, Trade Compliance, Accounting,
• Strong data analytical skills and capability of understanding technical documentation and standards (machine drawings, material specifications and classifications,
• JDE knowledge and experience preferred, but ERP experience a necessity

• Integrity and trust
• Strategic thinking
• Solid judgement with ability to make good decisions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to manage diverse relationships and interact effectively with all levels within the organization
• Demonstrated ability using team-driven philosophies to drive issues to closure and get job done in professional and compliant manner
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and projects at the same time
• Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships

• Effectively communicate orally with co-workers, vendors and / or the…