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Capital Procurement Buyer/Specialist

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Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Duration: until 2026
 
Responsibilities: 
  • Serves as single point of contact between Procurement and Project Managers & Engineers (the 'Projects team') as well as the commercial interface with suppliers & contractors to ensure cost, quality, and delivery objectives are met
  • Collaborates with the Projects team to develop project procurement strategies, plans, and schedules
  • Identifies opportunities to aggregate volumes for enhanced commercial terms (e.g., pricing, delivery, etc.) based on multi-year Capital Plan
  • Leads and manages RFQ/RFP process from issuance to facilitating technical bid analysis & evaluation with the Project team; Develops award recommendation in collaboration with the Project team
  • Leads supplier/contractor negotiations to ensure optimal commercial and contract terms
  • Drafts & executes agreements (to include Purchase Orders) with commercial terms and technical documentation
  • Manage requisitions/Purchase Orders in accordance with applicable payment & overall project schedules
  • Supports Logistics planning via coordinating resources to package, transport, and deliver purchased goods to the proper Plant in time for Plant use
  • Manage & track equipment & material status through delivery including warehousing and temporary/long-term storage as necessary
  • Monitor and manage supplier performance to include timely resolution of issues/risks to cost and/or schedule
  • Communicate execution to Project Procurement Plan (to include issues/risks) to Project team
  • Qualifies prospective suppliers via on-site assessments of their manufacturing/testing facility and quality management system; Subsequently performs periodic quality audits at qualified suppliers' facilities         form quality testing on incoming/refined ingredients
Requirements: 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or relevant discipline
  • Minimum of 5-10 years of Procurement experience with 3+ years of related capital projects  
  • Experience with ERP Procurement module (JDE preferred) 
  • Experience with equipment/supplies and services in a chemical plant, refinery or similar industry (Preferred)
  • Experience in major equipment procurement rather than just field materials.
  • Ability to work closely with project managers and engineers, efficiently handling requests and translating them into commercial actions.
  • Strong commercial acumen, including expertise in warranty provisions and liquidated damages.
  • Preferred background in chemical or petrochemical industries.

For immediate consideration, apply directly to this posting and email me your resume at zack.khalil@ptsadvance.com

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