Buyer / Purchasing Specialist IV

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently recruiting for a Buyer / Purchasing Specialist IV in Houston Texas to work within a Wood client office. This is contract position with possibility for extension. The Buyer will be a part of our purchasing team and responsible for entering requisitions and executing purchase orders in SAP. The buyer effectively ensures that materials and services are sourced and purchased in a manner that meets the expectations of a broad North American constituent base.  Functional responsibility for the acquisition of materials and services for an assigned group of categories and suppliers using a standardized procurement process that meets business needs while adhering to Corporate standards and mitigating financial and liability risks.

**Authorization to work permanently in the U.S. without sponsorship is required.

Key Accountabilities

Facilitates the acquisition of materials for an assigned group of categories and suppliers using a standardized procurement process that meets business needs while adhering to Corporate standards and mitigating financial and liability risks, including, but not limited to:

• Creating purchase orders in SAP and administering the lifecycle of a purchase order from requisition receipt to supplier payment.
• Selecting an appropriate source of supply.
• Evaluating vendor quotes to determine most cost effective solution.
• Utilizing system tools and capabilities to expedite material deliveries.
• Verify invoice accuracy and facilitate timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Effectively communicating with suppliers and client groups.
• Compliance with Client's policy and industry regulations.

Required and Preferred Skills and Experience

• Senior level, typically 7+ years of experience.
• Understands advanced aspects of discipline and is viewed as an expert in a given field.
• Applies broad range of competencies to develop solutions to complex problems.
• Influences others to achieve objectives.
• Often provides specialized/technical/functional guidance to others within department and/or business asset.

Skills / Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the acquisition of materials for an assigned group of categories and suppliers using a standardized procurement process that meets business needs while adhering to Corporate standards and mitigating financial and liability risks, including, but not limited to:

• Creating purchase orders in SAP and administering the lifecycle of a purchase order from requisition receipt to supplier payment
• Selecting an appropriate sourcecc of supply
• Evaluating vendor quotes to determine most cost effective solution
• Utilizing system tools and capabilities to expedite material deliveries
• Verify invoice accuracy and facilitate timely resolution of discrepencies
• Effectively communicating with suppliers and client groups

Requirements:

• 3 - 5 years of experience

• Requires a broader, general understanding of discipline

• Identifies problems and develops potential solutions

• Makes decisions within well defined parameters

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

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.