Supply Chain/Procurement Specialist

Kent•Port Arthur, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Kent is seeking an experienced Procurement / Field Buyer to support project procurement activities at a project site in Port Arthur and / or Beaumont, Texas. This person is responsible for executing procurement activities, managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and services required to support project execution. This position supports the Project Procurement Execution Plan and provides Oracle Cloud Procurement support for Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Purchasing, Inventory, Shipping, Receiving, and Record-to-Report (RTR) processes under the direction of the Project Procurement Lead as well as will ensure accurate procurement documentation, supplier coordination, material availability, and timely resolution of procurement-related issues.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of procurement and buying experience, preferably within the Oil & Gas industry.
Experience managing purchase orders, RFQs, supplier coordination, and procurement documentation.
Knowledge of procurement best practices and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
Experience working with suppliers, expediting materials, and resolving procurement issues.
Experience with ERP systems; Oracle Cloud Procurement experience preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently and effectively within a project team environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the Oil & Gas industry.

Responsibilities

Execute procurement activities, including RFQs, bid evaluations, purchase orders, and supplier coordination.
Manage assigned purchase orders from award through completion, including post-award administration and supplier performance tracking.
Expedite material deliveries and services to support project schedules and operational requirements.
Coordinate with suppliers, logistics, warehouse, and project teams to resolve delivery delays, material shortages, receiving discrepancies, and invoice issues.
Monitor purchase order status, material availability, delivery commitments, goods receipts, and supplier invoice submissions.
Support site receiving activities by ensuring materials are properly documented and aligned with purchase order requirements.
Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, and Accounts Payable teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and support timely payment processing.
Prepare lists of bidders, RFQs/RFPs, commercial bid evaluations, and award recommendations.
Conduct market research and support supplier qualification and selection processes.
Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with company and project procedures.
Support cost-reduction initiatives, supplier performance improvement, and procurement process optimization.
Utilize Oracle Cloud Procurement applications to support Purchasing, P2P, Inventory, Shipping, Receiving, and related business processes.
Participate in project meetings and maintain professional relationships with suppliers, clients, and internal stakeholders.
Perform other duties as required.
Perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management, within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role.