Buyer 2 PDC

Patterson-UTI•Houston, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position requires the person to work in both office locations and outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including precipitation, cold / heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. The Purchasing Clerk will be regularly exposed to the typical conditions of the local area where the drilling operations and rigs are located. The Purchasing Clerk must work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties. The person must be able to work closely with others and under time-sensitive deadlines, including potential emergency response situations. They must be willing to work extended schedules that will include working days; and occasionally nights, weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Strong negotiation, administration, organizational and communication skills
Competency in office computer, data analysis and accounting skills
Ability to be proactive and lead initiatives
Occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls.
Occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds to 50 pounds
Exert 50 pounds of force regularly, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects and materials.
Basic computer, data analysis and accounting skills.
Specific vision abilities required include accurate close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus between near, far, overhead and moving objects.
Clear vision to judge distances to maintain awareness of, watch, and direct ongoing work activities of employees and third parties
Ability to read, write and speak English to the extent needed to understand verbal and written instructions and to give clear verbal and written instructions in English to direct rig employees and third parties as well as communicate with Customer representatives
Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at designated times
Ability to be proactive
Ability to prioritize, and work hard under pressure
Ability to safely navigate on work sites with occasional walking, climbing, standing, stepping, etc., during normal operating conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather) including proper use of designated personal protective equipment (PPE)

Nice To Haves

Associate degree (AA or AS) or higher in a technical business or similar degree.
3 years of experience in Oracle ERP - purchasing system or a similar system.

Responsibilities

Source materials and negotiate favorable pricing with approved vendors.
Validate the correct terms and conditions through documentation for all purchases.
Serve as a primary point of vendor contact for Rig Up Yard materials order status and tracking.
Establish and maintain assigned schedules and delivery dates as identified by the project teams.
Expedite deliveries as required by the Rig Construction team.
Maintain supplier relations to effectively manage shipment issues.
Monitor Supplier performance and KPI’s to increase performance and cost savings.
Process requisitions for materials and equipment within targeted timelines.
Submit purchase orders, confirming completion of purchases with the originator and closing out orders once the material is validated and received.
Document and accurately track all approved purchases.
Reconcile inventory received against the purchase order.
Track real-time status of project purchases and providing regular reports to Rig Construction management.
Assist Project Managers with project budgets and project cost reports/analysis.
Assist Accounts Payable in performing a 3-way confirmation, matching the invoice with the bill of lading and the original purchase order.
Help with administrative functions as needed.