Job Title- Buyer (Senior)
Location- Houston Texas
Rate- $43/hour
Duration- 1 year

Description:
Lead the material procurement management of assigned projects, which are of varying levels of
complexity
• Conduct bid spreadsheet analyses and commercial evaluations of proposals; Coordinate overall
evaluations with project clients. Uses analysis in negotiations with suppliers
• Develop, issue, and manage RFPs, RFQ, RFIs, etc.
• Single point of contact (SPOC) pertaining to purchase orders within area of responsibility
• Liaise with bidders, suppliers, and other internal stakeholders (supplier qualification, engineering,
project team, Legal, Risk, etc.) as required
• Brings key industry contacts and relationships for suppliers of interstate natural gas pipe, valves,
fittings and other key categories
• Fully understand all terms and conditions of all purchase orders and work within the purchase
order terms and conditions in all dealings with the supplier
• Ensure all relevant information is received to maintain SAP records
• Ability to understand bill of materials and specifications
• Leads cross-functional teams
• Develops and executes savings opportunities, efficiencies and process improvements
• Interact with high levels of colleagues and management to routinely resolve issues which involve
exceptional controversy or have the potential to affect a major business segment
• Develops and presents recommendations to business leaders regarding cost drivers, supplier
performance, industry trends, etc.
• Actively identifies future Supply Chain needs and opportunities based on data, business unit needs
and market analysis.


Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant 4Yr. University degree and a designation in a Supply Chain Management program
• Strategic thinker and team player, with outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Five years Procurement experience purchasing natural gas equipment (Pipe, Valves, Fittings,

Engineered Equipment, etc.)

• Knowledge of strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
• Technical & commercial experience in materials and services with emphasis on midstream

operations (e.g. pipe, valve, fittings etc.)
Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results and achieve goals
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Experience in conducting RFPs for pipeline and facilities construction for natural gas company
• Able to work under tight deadlines and demonstrates strong time management and priority setting skills

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.