Buyer

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews requests for assigned materials, parts and / or services and verifies specifications. Sources components or services and ensures timely preparation and communication of RFQ (Request for Quote)
• Corresponds with or interviews approved suppliers to obtain price, specifications and delivery information. Analyzes and evaluates bids to determine optimum value
• Negotiates price, quality and delivery, and terms, selects supplier and places purchase orders while assuring compliance to local and Corporate Operating Procedures and Ethical Code of Conduct
• Expedites delivery of items by contacting vendors and shippers to ensure that merchandise, supplies and equipment are forwarded on specified shipping date
• Ensures that a PO is created correctly (Vendor info, material, currencies, quantity, , follows up any issues related to PO creation
• Will assist with qualifying and auditing suppliers to ensure their capabilities meet our requirements
• Leads the commercial / economic negotiations
• Works with Materials Management to evaluate inventory supply and reordering, lead time requirements, and expiration dates
• Train staff on submitting purchase requests
• Track purchase order status by reviewing daily activity reports and resolves any past due orders, invoicing errors or interruptions in supply
• Assists other departments with problem resolution involving discrepancies between purchase order, delivered quantity, quality and / or price
• Develops and maintains supplier relationships on an on-going basis. Tracks computerized procurement records of items or services purchased, costs, on-time delivery, quality and performance.

Evaluates supplier performance and recommends additions or deletions to the approved supplier database. Identifies and qualifies new suppliers

• Works with operations and quality to establish product integrity, performance and delivery measures to be used in evaluating supplier performance in assigned area
• Supports category manager of an assigned category in the implementation of sourcing plans and tactics to effectively manage the assigned portfolio and associated activities
• Identifies cost savings opportunities and assists in developing innovative approaches to supply chain management to achieve yearly cost reduction targets set by executive team.

Participates in setting objectives for projects

• Coordinate contract agreements between suppliers and NOV with collaboration with Procurement Manager / Supervisor
• Participates in Budget reviews and works with Finance team on setting cost standards for parts
• Develops supplier KPI’s and tracks performance
• Works with Engineering to understand technical requirements needed for procured parts and collaborates and works with suppliers to ensure these requirements can be met
• Works with Commercial and Plant Operations teams in reviewing forecast and operations plans to ensure purchasing of goods and services are planned accordingly to meet demand
• Escalation of complex issues to Procurement Leader
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• High School Diploma required with degree
• 2-5 years’ experience with degree OR 6 yrs of experience required in lieu of degree
• Experience with ERP system required
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Strong excel skills.
• APICS or MCIPS certification preferred; must have willingness to obtain if not certified
• LEAN / Six-Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred; must have willingness to obtain if not certified
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to manage diverse relationships and interact effectively with all levels within the organization
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and projects at the same time
• Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS (visit for more information about our benefits offerings)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest
• Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $125 per pay period (
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical / dental plan and seeing an in-network physician)
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance (for full-time employees)
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date)
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year
30+ days ago