Integrity / Insight / Innovation Guided by integrity and insight gained over 40 years, Universal is consistently delivering exceptional results to our customers. We take great pride in our commitment to safety, efficiency, and innovation leading to continued improvements in well performance.
Detailed Description:
Collaborate daily with stakeholders (maintenance and warehouse personnel) to establish open and productive lines of communication and understand upcoming demand for goods and/or services
Utilize Preferred Supplier price lists established by Category Management to facilitate purchase orders
Aggressively negotiate favorable pricing using an RFQ process with approved vendors not covered by a current contract or price list
Monitor supplier lead times and expedite orders as required while keeping all stakeholders updated and Informed
Identify additional repetitive purchased items not currently covered by contract pricing and work with Category Management team to develop and execute sourcing events
Maintain effective lines of communication with all stakeholders and Category Management team
Identify additional process improvements to increase efficiencies
Collaborate with Accounts Payable to assist with resolving invoices that are not cleared for payment in a timely manner
Resolve any open Purchase Orders and ensure timely delivery of products/services requested
Serve as a subject matter expert for Company support
Represent the Company and our values with integrity while maintaining the highest ethical and legal standards with all interactions
Adhere to the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Perform other related duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Possess computer skills in Microsoft (MS) Office and working knowledge of MS [Excel, Word, and Outlook]
Strong interpersonal and relationship skills to work effectively in a cross functional, matrixed organization and with all levels of employees, customers, and third parties
Able to work independently or as part of a team
Possess analytical and accounting skills
Ability to work under time-sensitive deadlines while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor when adversity and multiple initiatives/priorities are encountered
Strong written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to conduct effective presentations and written report preparation
Effective customer service and communication skills and ability to collaborate with other employees, customers and third parties
1+ years' experience with Oracle software for purchasing functions
Experience in purchasing maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) consumable parts and services
Experience in the Oil & Gas industry
Additional Details:
The Buyer must work with an emphasis on individual safety and safety for others, including coworkers and third parties. Work is primarily in a climate controlled / office environment with minimal safety / health hazard potential. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk with occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending and frequent near vision use for reading and use of computer, telephone, and other office equipment.