The Buyer/Specialist 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.

• Requests and validates vendor setup in all procurement/accounting systems, as needed.
• Forms, issues, and administers purchase orders and change orders valued 100k+.
• Facilitates and analyzes quotes/proposals/bids for all business units, as required.
• Conducts the negotiation of complex commercial pricing and general legal terms and conditions, as required.
• Assists in resolution of any account payables issues tied to purchase orders.
• Vendor Relationship management.
• Procurement: Unconventional Procurement Manager(s), Category Manager(s), Supply Chain Operations.
• Business Line/Others: Unconventional Business Unit stakeholders, Requisitioner(s), Supply Chain/Material Coordinators.
• Legal and Finance departments.

• BA or BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (preferred).
• Applicable and proven work experience as it translates to an equivalent degree to be considered in lieu of bachelor’s degree.
• 5-10 years of prior experience in procurement, contract drafting (with legal support as required), materials management, administration and negotiation of change orders, knowledge of supply chain/inventory, and planning and scheduling.
• Oil and Gas industry experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Oracle/SAP, OpenInvoice, PowerBI.
• Good understanding of the full Source to Pay process.
• Strong negotiation skills, customer service oriented and focused.
• Be a self-starter with excellent organization and strong attention to detail requiring minimal supervision or oversight in a fast-faced and deadline driven environment.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Willingness to work overtime and/or on call, if needed.