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Senior Buyer

Responsible for daily procurement of materials, equipment, and services as required for assigned commodities or projects as applicable. Lead in the development of the professional buyer.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent focused experience.
5 to 10 years of experience in procurement, expediting, and/or logistics function preferred.
Procurement experience in capital projects and/or demonstrated high level of knowledge of oilfield equipment.
Ability to work on projects individually rather than as part of a group, and make decisions using his or her own judgment and initiative.
Self-motivation and personal initiative (does not require taking direction from someone else).
Strong understanding of purchasing practices and ethics.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, and functional knowledge of SAP.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Procure material as requested, making applicable independent commercial decisions within established authority limits by utilizing available on-line computer inquiry functions in SAP, and other professional services.
Interface with office and rig personnel regarding their requests in a timely and professional manner.
Ensure all items in capital spares inventory are utilized effectively.
Ensure that all purchases of repairs, services and third-party charges comply with Noble’s policies and procedures, as well as rig standardization guidelines.
Ensure that all purchases of repairs and services comply with equipment repair standards, as well as Noble’s terms and conditions.
Ensure all warranty terms are appropriate.
Ensure all applicable discounts are taken.
Record repaired capital equipment, services and third-party charges in accordance with policy in the company’s financial records.
Monitor and report to management any vendor deficiencies, to achieve and reinforce a high level of vendor performance.
Conduct vendor assessments in accordance with policies and procedures.
Resolve vendor invoicing and shipment discrepancies through research in SAP inquiry functions and negotiate acceptable commercial resolutions.
Leverage Noble’s purchasing position.
Direct vendor reduction efforts to focus purchasing efforts.
Lead in the development of the professional buyer.
Other duties as assigned.

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Noble Drilling Services (formerly Noble Drilling (U.S.))follows a long and noble tradition of drilling for oil and gas on behalf of other companies. A subsidiary of global contract drilling behemoth Noble Corporation, the unit provides drilling eq...

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INDUSTRY

Energy & Utilities

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Sugar Land, TX

DATE POSTED

August 5, 2023