Buyer - Power Generation

PROPWR•Midland, TX

About The Position

The Buyer prepares purchase orders, solicits bid proposals, and reviews and approves requisitions for goods and services. The role executes Category Management strategies in accordance with company policies and procedures, expedites purchases and issues change orders to meet maintenance, field, or project demands, and evaluates, negotiates with, and selects suppliers for purchases not covered under Category Management. The Buyer manages vendor contract compliance, oversees the procure-to-pay process, and maintains appropriate supply schedules and purchasing records for assigned categories. Serving as the primary procurement liaison for designated business units, the Buyer coordinates procurement strategies, plans, processes, resources, and interfaces; builds and maintains relationships with internal customers and vendors; and addresses supply and quality issues. The position also has supervisory responsibilities for assigned personnel, including mentoring and training, performance management, corrective action, work scheduling, time and attendance administration, and assisting with hiring. The Buyer must comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and fulfill other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum 6 years of purchasing, supply chain, or project management experience; experience is listed as preferred.
Strong leadership characteristics and ability to coach, mentor, train, track performance, enact corrective action, and delegate duties to a team.
Personable and collaborative approach, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams toward a common objective.
Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with vendors and personnel at all organizational levels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications and ability to quickly learn other work-related software systems, including multi-agent AI solutions.
Familiarity with technical specifications for power generation equipment and materials, such as turbines, reciprocating gas engines, gas processing equipment, and electrical components.
Strong understanding of major original equipment manufacturers and suppliers in the power generation sector, including turbine generators, gas reciprocating engine generators, and distribution components such as cabling, transformers, switchgear, and BESS.
Proven experience overseeing parts and equipment through the full purchasing process, including quoting, order placement, lead-time management, and delivery coordination.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management skills.
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to use data to shape objectives.
Ability to perform the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodation available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree; equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Power generation, utilities, electrical distribution, or oil and gas industry experience is strongly preferred.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.

Responsibilities

Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review and approve requisitions for goods and services.
Comply with and execute Category Management strategies in accordance with policies and procedures.
Expedite purchases and issue change orders to meet maintenance, field, or project demands.
Interview vendors and visit supplier facilities to examine products, services, and prices.
Evaluate and negotiate with suppliers and select suppliers based on price, quality, service, support, availability, reliability, and production and distribution capabilities for goods and services not covered under Category Management.
Manage vendor contract compliance by ensuring vendor performance satisfies requirements established in the contract Scope of Work.
Take full responsibility for the procure-to-pay (P2P) process.
Maintain an appropriate supply schedule by determining reorder points for frequently purchased goods.
Oversee computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories for assigned categories.
Act as the primary liaison and focal point supporting designated business units, coordinating procurement strategies and plans, processes, resources, and interfaces.
Build and maintain relationships with internal customers and vendors, address needs, and mitigate product or service supply and quality issues.
Mentor and train procurement personnel as needed.
Supervise assigned personnel, including performance management, corrective action, training, setting daily priorities, and creating work schedules.
Manage time and attendance for assigned personnel, including timecard approval and paid time off.
Assist in hiring assigned personnel, including collaborating with Human Resources recruiters, conducting interviews, and selecting qualified talent.
Comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental policies by attending required training sessions and safety meetings and using proper Personal Protective Equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.