Buyer - Power Generation

PROPWR•Midland, TX

21h

About The Position

The Buyer prepares purchase orders, solicits bid proposals, and reviews and approves requisitions for goods and services. The role evaluates and negotiates with suppliers, supports Category Management strategies, manages vendor contract compliance, and is responsible for the full procure-to-pay (P2P) process. The Buyer serves as the primary procurement liaison for designated business units, maintains relationships with internal customers and vendors, and addresses supply and quality issues. The position also acts as a supervisory direct report for assigned personnel, including coaching, performance management, scheduling, and time and attendance responsibilities.

Requirements

At least 6 years of purchasing, supply chain, or project management experience is preferred.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to coach, mentor, train, track performance, enact corrective action, and delegate duties to a team.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to reach common objectives.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and personnel at all organizational levels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications and ability to 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 OEMs and suppliers in the power generation sector, including turbine generators, gas reciprocating engine generators, and distribution components such as cabling, transformers, switchgear, and BESS.
Experience overseeing parts and equipment throughout the purchasing process, including quoting, order placement, lead-time management, and delivery coordination.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.
Strong critical-thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to use data to shape objectives.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; talk or hear; and occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience in power generation, utilities, electrical distribution, or the oil and gas industry 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 orders 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 the requirements established in the contract Scope of Work.
Take full responsibility for the 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, defining daily priorities, and creating work schedules.
Manage assigned personnel’s time and attendance, including timecard approval and paid time off.
Assist with hiring assigned personnel when needed, including collaborating with Human Resources recruiters, interviewing, and selecting qualified talent.
Maintain compliance with HSE policies by attending required training and safety meetings and using proper PPE.
Perform other duties as assigned.