Manufacturing Senior Buyer / Buyer II

Nabors•Magnolia, TX

About The Position

As a Senior Buyer / Buyer II, you will enable revenue-generating activities by ensuring the timely, cost-effective acquisition of materials and services that support customer commitments, field operations, and organizational goals. The role partners across suppliers, operations, logistics, and internal stakeholders to source efficiently and ensure timely delivery. It uses procurement, supplier relationship management, negotiation, and supply chain expertise to optimize total cost of ownership, mitigate risk, and support business objectives. The ideal candidate is a customer-focused problem solver who can balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and collaborate across functions to deliver measurable results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is considered.
At least 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or a related discipline.
Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relationships.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Experience working with ERP, purchasing, or supply chain management systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple stakeholder groups.
Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and drive results with minimal supervision.
Strategic sourcing and supplier management skills.
Contract and price negotiation skills.
Purchase order and procurement lifecycle management skills.
Supply chain and logistics coordination skills.
Vendor performance management skills.
Problem-solving and issue resolution skills.
Data analysis and decision-making skills.
Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to prioritize projects and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting technology, hardware, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
Knowledge of freight management, logistics operations, and global supply chain processes.
Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and procurement best practices.

Responsibilities

Source materials and services that support customer commitments, operational requirements, and business objectives.
Evaluate suppliers and negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms to maximize value and optimize total cost of ownership.
Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and supply continuity.
Monitor market conditions and supplier performance to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
Review and analyze purchase requisitions to validate specifications, quantities, pricing, and delivery requirements.
Create, manage, and track purchase orders through fulfillment, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
Resolve purchase order, invoicing, and supplier-related issues to minimize operational disruptions.
Expedite critical orders and proactively address supply challenges impacting customer or business needs.
Collaborate with operations, logistics, sales, and field teams to support customer requirements and project timelines.
Partner with freight forwarders and logistics providers to coordinate shipments and ensure efficient material movement.
Provide procurement expertise, supply chain insights, and recommendations to stakeholders.
Contribute to supply chain initiatives that improve cost, efficiency, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction.
Support implementation of procurement policies, processes, and best practices.
Participate in strategic projects and process improvement efforts that enhance operational effectiveness.