Buyer

About this role

MRC Global serves the oil and gas industry across the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors as well as the chemical and gas distribution market sectors worldwide.

Job Purpose

The Buyer  is responsible for   procuring  inventory and managing all aspects of the inventory procurement process. Buyers will develop and manage supplier relationships, as well as developing and  maintaining  product pricing and product  date   that is critical to the procurement process.

Responsibilities

The Role’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with Demand Planners and Supply Planners to  procure  inventory and satisfy the changing demands of our customer base.

• Manage relationships with key suppliers to develop product and market knowledge about the materials they supply.

• Source materials and process purchase orders for inventory goods and maintain updated and accurate delivery schedules.

• Diagnose and resolve supplier invoicing and receiving issues to ensure supplier invoices are paid in a timely manner .

• Create RFQ’s and analyze supplier responses for competitively bid products.

• Communicate with Sales and Operations regarding  market conditions, pricing trends, and  assist  with product knowledge as  required .

• Manager and maintain   accurate  product procurement data, such as  supplier  contract pricing, lead time information, unit weights, order multiples, etc.

• Assist in the creation of part numbers for new product lines and new inventory items.

• Other Supply Chain-related duties as assigned.  

Education & Experience  

• Possess an undergraduate degree in a related field or   possess   a high school diploma and 2 to 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.

• Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management preferred.

• Work experience in Oracle Fusion Cloud - Procurement and/or Supply Chain Planning modules is a plus.

Skills & Abilities  

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills .

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel (basic o formulas, pivot tables, and vertical lookup).

• The   ability to learn MRC Global-specific software.

• Strong organization   and time management skills .

• Establish   internal and external business relationships using written correspondence, proper phone etiquette, and other effective interpersonal skills.

• Attention to detail, good decision-making skills, and willingness to exercise them.  

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment.

• May require prolonged periods of sitting/standing.

• Availability to work beyond core business hours, including evenings and/or weekends, as necessary to meet fluctuating business demands.

• For   additional   position-specific details   regarding   the physical and mental demands and working conditions, contact Human Resources.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. California Employee Data Collection Notice

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