JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY



The Buyer will be responsible for managing the procurement of all materials required for our manufacturing operations, ensuring timely delivery, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to quality standards. As a key member of our procurement team, the Buyer will collaborate with various stakeholders, including production, engineering, and finance, to optimize inventory levels and support the overall success of our organization.



PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source and purchase materials, components, and services required for our San Antonio, TX and Wichita, KS manufacturing facilities.
• Ensures timely receipt of ordered material to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Secure suppliers of materials and services including logistics that meet quality, price, and delivery requirements.
• Manage category spending for sister facilities as assigned.
• Process intercompany transfers and purchase orders.
• Negotiates agreements for terms and price.
• Maintain supplier insurance file.
• Assist with annual bid packages.
• Handle account discrepancies and insure proper payment of bills.
• Wear appropriate PPE in required areas.
• Comply with all NOV Company policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Comply with all HSE policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Comply with all Quality policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Previous experience as a buyer in a manufacturing related environment.
• Background and experience in logistics a plus.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or control; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Travel less than 20%.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Dependability/Attendance.
• Problem Solving/Judgement.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to understand, negotiate and enforce contract terms and conditions.
• Detail oriented
• Ability to adapt and be cross-trained to learn all job duties as required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• CPIM Certification or equal preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing ERP systems.

ABOUT US

Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.

Global Family

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All

This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.