Buyer 1 PDC

Patterson-UTI•Houston, TX

8d•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 Buyer will be regularly exposed to the typical conditions of the local area where the Rig Up Yard is located. The Buyer must work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties. They must be able to work closely with others and under time-sensitive deadlines, including potential emergency response situations. They must be able to work efficiently at a desk for extended periods in high-volume purchasing environments. They must be willing to work extended schedules that will include working days, and occasionally evenings, weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Strong organizational and coordination skills
Basic proficiency in computer applications and data entry with strong administrative processing skills
Basic understanding of purchasing principles and vendor communication
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.
Strong data entry and administrative processing skills with high accuracy and speed
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

Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Global Shop, or similar)
Exposure to procurement, logistics, or construction environments
Associate degree or coursework in business, supply chain, or related field

Responsibilities

Process purchase requisitions and convert to purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner
Ensure all required documentation, pricing, and approvals are in place prior to order submission
Maintain accurate data entry in ERP systems for all procurement transactions
Track purchase orders and update delivery status as information becomes available
Communicate with vendors to confirm order receipt, pricing, and delivery timelines
Support expediting activities by following up on open orders and resolving basic delivery issues
Assist with reconciliation of received materials against purchase orders
Support Accounts Payable with 3-way match (PO, receipt, invoice) discrepancies
Maintain organized records of all procurement activities
Provide regular updates to project teams on order status
Assist Project Managers with project budgets and project cost reports/analysis
Assist with administrative procurement tasks as needed