Buyer - Houston TX
About The Position
The Buyer identifies and selects suppliers, completes requests for quotes, negotiates and coordinates procurement contracts, issues and expedites purchase orders, and keeps purchase order status current. The role also provides information and knowledge to coworkers and supervisors and complies with NOV company and HSE policies and procedures. For facility- and group-specific work, the Buyer assists in assessing supplier capabilities for retrofit projects and new products, identifying quality-assurance clauses, and reviewing supplier documentation. The role applies knowledge of product design and assembly to manufacturing, develops tools and processes to improve materials flow, quality, productivity, and efficiency, and pursues cost-reduction opportunities. The Buyer also helps resolve vendors’ technical queries in collaboration with the Engineering Department.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or design.
- Familiarity with welding and machining.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Background in cranes and equipment.
- Knowledge of welding and machining.
- Background in procurement and warehousing.
Responsibilities
- Identify and select primary and secondary suppliers.
- Complete requests for quotes and negotiate procurement contracts.
- Issue purchase orders and expedite orders.
- Coordinate contract agreements between suppliers and NOV.
- Verify purchase orders and keep purchase order status up to date.
- Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
- Comply with NOV company and HSE policies and procedures.
- Assist with determining supplier capabilities for retrofit projects and new products.
- Assist in identifying quality-assurance clauses and reviewing supplier documentation.
- Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process.
- Develop tools and processes to improve materials flow, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
- Contribute to cost-reduction efforts by seeking and implementing opportunities to reduce costs internally and externally.
- Help resolve technical queries from vendors in collaboration with the Engineering Department.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with NOV matching contributions up to 5% of base pay and overtime.
- Competitive medical plans effective on the date of hire.
- Free MDLIVE virtual visits when enrolled in an NOV medical plan.
- Free preventive medical and dental care for the entire family when enrolled in an NOV medical or dental plan and seeing an in-network physician.
- Free basic life and AD&D insurance equal to two times annual salary for full-time employees.
- Regular full-time employees start with three weeks of paid vacation per year, prorated based on start date; relevant pre-NOV experience may be considered for vacation accrual.
- Regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
