Buyer II

Nabors•Houston, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The role of a buyer is to support the sourcing and purchasing of technical goods and services for the enterprise and ensure they are purchased from specified suppliers that meet demand and business requirements, and quality specifications. Expertise is required in technical specifications and supplier evaluation which will play a critical role in maintaining an efficient supply chain and supporting the successful execution and fulfilment to our customer. This role may also be responsible for negotiating with suppliers and ensuring the goods and services are delivered upon agreed terms and conditions, seeking maximum value for the company including agreed time and cost.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and 2 years of experience in Supply Chain or High School diploma and 4 years of experience in Supply Chain, preferably in a global manufacturing setting directly working with planning and production.
The ability to read and interpret drawings or other complex design specifications similar to or equal with Canrig’s product line is highly desired.
Fluent in English. Strong professional communication skills are essential.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and compute percentages.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and manufacturing/inventory software. Strong knowledge of Excel is preferred.
Valid Driver's License
Analytical
Strategic Thinker
Global Communicator
Deadline Driven
Future Focused

Responsibilities

Sources, negotiates, procures, schedules and expedites component parts and small assemblies.
Responsible for quality of goods and services for assigned component parts and small assemblies (fit, form, function) procured for Canrig’s global capital equipment and aftermarket sales
Review prints/demand for parts that could include castings, forgings, heat treating, machining and fabrication processes
Procures material per Material Requirements Planning (MRP) schedule.
Maintains accurate date management with an emphasis on timely expediting of parts
Updates part maintenance / MRP with preferred vendors, lead time, and price.
Identifies and qualifies new vendors as needed
Audits vendor processes, capability, capacity and schedules.
Verifies that vendors (new and existing) can provide material / product that is fit for its intended use, within required time frames that conform to applicable licensing requirements. I. e. API / ISO.
Schedules deliveries to meet production requirements, resolving any issues that may arise due to late delivery
Improves or adapts existing processes by presenting solutions that have a meaningful impact on the enterprise
Develops and maintains strong relationships with vendors.
Develops sourcing for raw material, components, parts and assemblies for Product Lines owned by Canrig.
Works with a global cross-function team consisting of Planning, Production, QC, Warehouse, and Finance, and Engineering
Contributes to the overall success of the Canrig Procurement Team by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned