Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is seeking an expression of interest For a Procurement/Buyer III to work at our client's office in Midland, TX

The Procurement Specialist / Buyer position provides procurement support for the Business Unit including placement, expediting and administration of routine and complex purchase and/or service orders (e.g., "single event" service orders, project purchases, engineered items, spot buys, and general labor orders). This position requires a strong customer focus, with the ability to work well with Mid-Continent Business Unit personnel including Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Wells, SME's, and support functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

● Coordinates the procurement of material, equipment, consumables by ensuring the appropriate procurement methods are used (including bidding, contracting, ordering, expediting and related transportation).

● Negotiates with suppliers on BU's behalf regarding various commercial and operational matters related to orders. Ensures proper terms and conditions are included on all purchase/service orders.

● Keeps abreast of developments / best practices in the procurement and supply chain management discipline.

● Supports all Global Procurement initiatives, including e-Procurement, contracting best practices, compliance and the Investment Recovery and Inventory Management program.

● Supports accounts payable efforts by acting as a consultant on matters related to Procurement including payable issue resolution, delegates invoicing issues to the correct intra function entity to resolve.

● Acts as an expert on matters related to materials and services procurement, the processes used to procure materials and services and the associated systems (SMART, SAP, ERS,); resolves vendor supply / invoicing issues.

● Manage MRP process in SAP, and coordinate repair of stock items, as necessary. Coordinate strategic bulk purchases and alert end users to changing demands in the market.

● Supports the implementation of new processes or technologies as appropriate.

● Ensures all internal controls are administered without exception and implements all audit requirements and recommendations.

● Manages associated health, environmental and safety risks for all areas of position.

● Assist warehouse personnel with goods receiving issue resolution, ordering expediting, follow up, and reorder points.

QUALIFICATIONS

● Align & Inspire: Strong communication and influencing skills to manage relations and align on expectations between SCM Team members, Wells, Operations, other key BU Business Partners, and Suppliers. Ability to proactively adjust priorities as conditions change and help stakeholders do the same. Consistently demonstrate transparency by communicating clearly and sharing information early and often with stakeholders. Ability to adapt communications styles and audience preferences to adapt communication to meet stakeholder expectations.

● Build Relationships: Ability to build and maintain healthy relationships with Business Partners and Suppliers to drive cost management, supply assurance, and process improvements.

● Grow Capabilities: Demonstrates a broad level of proficiency with and a thorough understanding of procurement disciplines and customer business objectives. Willingness to learn and understand business operations, different types of equipment and services, with some need for supplier management and contracting. Demonstrated use of Role-modeling a growth mindset by continuously taking advantage of learning resources, seeking opportunities to grow.

● Deliver Results: Proactively engage with others to define desired results and motivate team to action. Balance risks and rewards to make timely decisions with the most positive business impact. Bring solutions forward when raising problems and discuss issues with others to quickly resolve problems. Collaborate with peers to using data-driven and high value tools and metrics to make

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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