Buyer/Purchasing Specialist IV

Buyer
We are seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to join our Global Shared Services Purchasing team who
will support the transactional process by creating requisitions and purchase orders in SAP. The
Buyer will have functional purchasing responsibilities for an assigned area or function and use
standardized procurement processes that meet business needs while adhering to corporate
standards and mitigating financial and liability risks.

Key Accountabilities
â Creating purchase orders in SAP and administering the lifecycle of a purchase order from
requisition receipt to supplier payment
â Responsible for working inquiries that are assigned to them with a sense of urgency and
professionalism
â Evaluating vendor quotes to determine most cost effective solution
â Verify invoice accuracy and facilitate timely resolution of discrepancies
â Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to resolve transactional issues in a
timely manner
â Ensuring all procurement activities are in compliance with the Supply Chain
Policy, including all proper documentation, use of systems, approvals, and communications
â Ability to determine root cause issues and effectively communicate corrective action to
vendors, stakeholders or other team members
â Assist in data clean up efforts and work on special projects, as assigned
â Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and provide
analytical support for supply chain initiatives

Required Skills/Experience
â Previous experience in a purchasing or other transactional role
â Proficiency with SAP (basic level at a minimum)
â Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team in a fast-paced environment
â Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
â Ability to effectively navigate unknown territories, independently find solutions and prioritize
effectively
â Effectively utilize available resources to solve problems
â NICE TO HAVE - experience with SMART by GEP
â NICE TO HAVE - experience with PowerBI and/or Spotfire dashboards

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.