Buyer/Purchasing Specialist - Houston, United States - Cenergy International

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    Position: Buyer

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to join our Global Shared Services Purchasing team who will support the transactional process by creating requisitions and purchase orders in SAP. The Buyer will have functional purchasing responsibilities for an assigned area or function and use standardized procurement processes that meet business needs while adhering to corporate standards and mitigating financial and liability risks.

    Key Accountabilities
    Creating purchase orders in SAP and administering the lifecycle of a purchase order from requisition receipt to supplier payment
    Responsible for working inquiries that are assigned to them with a sense of urgency and professionalism
    Evaluating vendor quotes to determine most cost effective solution
    Verify invoice accuracy and facilitate timely resolution of discrepancies
    Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to resolve transactional issues in a timely manner

    Ensuring all procurement activities are in compliance with the company Supply Chain Policy, including all proper documentation, use of systems, approvals, and communications

    Ability to determine root cause issues and effectively communicate corrective action to vendors, stakeholders or other team members
    Assist in data clean up efforts and work on special projects, as assigned
    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and provide analytical support for supply chain initiatives

    Required Skills/Experience
    Previous experience in a purchasing or other transactional role
    Proficiency with SAP (basic level at a minimum)
    Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team in a fast-paced environment
    Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
    Ability to effectively navigate unknown territories, independently find solutions and prioritize effectively
    Effectively utilize available resources to solve problems
    NICE TO HAVE experience with SMART by GEP
    NICE TO HAVE experience with PowerBI and/or Spotfire dashboards

    Education: HS Diploma/GED
    Work Schedule: 5-40 Schedule (8Hr Days) - 5 days on / 2 days off
    Pay Range: The pay range for this position is $ $42.00 per hour; however, the pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This pay information is being provided pursuant to applicable law and is based in part on market location.

    Benefits:

    The benefits available with this position include:
    • Ongoing Training (RSO, Systems, Software Programs, OSHA Safety, JJ Keller, etc.)
    • Continuous Employment Development and Learning
    • Ongoing Advocacy, internal assets with HSE, Legal and HR teams and experts to aid in Employee Career Path and Advancement
    • 401K
    • Aetna Group Medical Coverage & Kaiser for California only
    • Dental Insurance Coverage
    • Vision Insurance Coverage
    • Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
    • Long Term Disability
    • Voluntary Short-Term Disability
    • Direct Deposit
    • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
    Cenergy is a dynamic, diverse, woman-owned company that has provided stellar support to our clients globally for over 25 years We hire extraordinary people, and each of our team members are encouraged to embody our core values to drive innovation and own it with integrity and trust while adding to our positive and forward-thinking atmosphere.