Turnaround Buyer

Our team is currently looking for a Turnaround Buyer/Purchaser for one of our clients in the Chemical Manufacturing industry. This candidate can work in one of the following locations:
Westlake, LA;
Lake Charles, LA;
Orange, TX; or Port Arthur, TX.

The major accountabilities of the Procurement Buyer pertain to the providing input and support of the Planning, Preparation, Execution, and Post-turnaround phases of the Work Process as defined in the Turnaround Work Process. The Buyer function generally is focused around ensuring all materials are procured and on site to meet turnaround goals.

• Order materials as specified by TA planning.
• Expedite Material - Track all long-lead materials orders and routinely communicate status to TA Team. Procurement will confirm the long-lead material will be delivered by the planned delivery date.
• Procure Long Lead Materials. Keep a detailed list of long lead materials, their expected arrivals and inform the lead planner of any potential arrivals that might threaten the TA schedule.
• Define Procurement Strategy. Buyer will analyze the following data:
  • Identify Outline Agreements available for planned TA work
  • Verify contractor data from ISNetworld. Procurement will ensure the contractor is in good standing at contract issuance, but not on an on-going surveillance basis.
  • Worker’s Compensation Multiplier (EMR). Procurement will ensure the contractor is in good standing at contract issuance.
  • Quality, Cost and Schedule performance from evaluations on previous work.
  • Works with vendors on commercial and legal pre-qualifications
  • Financial standing, insurance coverage
  • Commercial Pricing Strategy
• Receive and analyze Bids from vendors and contractors, qualifies commercial proposals.
• Work with Reliability department to provide technical clarifications during bid processes.
• Provide support to TA Manager to map Procurement and Material Management Process.
• Issue periodic contract and purchase order status reports to the TA Team until all contracts are in place.
• Participate in Lessons Learned.

• Supply chain logistics.
• SAP.
• TA organization and execution flow.
• Procurement Processes.
• Material specification requirements.

• Long-term contract
• Pay Range: $50-55/hr.
• Locations:
  Westlake, LA or Lake Charles, LA or Orange, TX or Port Arthur, TX