Brunel is seeking a Buyer to work with a major Oil & Gas company in Spring, TX on a long term contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process daily requisitions and convert them into purchase orders.
• Collect and review written proposals from vendors as needed.
• Conduct basic negotiations on pricing and general terms and conditions.
• Address and resolve invoice discrepancies related to purchase orders or goods receipts.
• Approve invoice payments for additional freight costs not accounted for in purchase orders.
• Collaborate with strategic buyers on project or turnaround purchases and potential bundling opportunities.
• Provide support to ensure timely invoice payment and resolve payment issues.
• Perform purchase order maintenance, including updating text, delivery dates, and other relevant details.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (PtP) processes
• Efficient use of procurement systems
• Understanding of total system cost
• Application of controls mindset and business/procurement technical knowledge
• Service excellence
• Contract development and management
• Negotiating and influencing
• Relationship management