Buyer

This position will Identify and select suppliers, complete requests for quotes, issue and expedite orders, coordinate arbitrate contracts, close out purchase orders and provide information and knowledge to co-workers and supervisors.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing or design
• Familiarity with welding and machining

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Background in cranes and equipment
• Knowledge of welding and machining
• Background in procurement and warehousing

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

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• 401(k) retirement plan: NOV matches every dollar you invest, up to 5% of base pay and overtime.
• Competitive medical plans effective on your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
• Free MDLIVE virtual visits when enrolled in an NOV medical plan.
• Free preventive medical and dental care for the entire family when enrolled in an NOV medical or dental plan and seeing an in-network physician.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary for full-time employees.
• Regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year, prorated based on start date. Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accrual.
• Regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and select primary and secondary suppliers.
• Complete requests for quotes and negotiate procurement contracts.
• Issue purchase orders and expedite orders.
• Coordinate contract agreements between suppliers and NOV.
• Verify purchase orders and keep PO status up to date.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all NOV company and HSE policies and procedures.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with determining supplier capabilities for retrofit projects and new products.
• Assist in identifying QA clauses and reviewing supplier documentation.
• Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process.
• Develop tools and processes to improve materials flow, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Contribute to cost-reduction efforts internally and externally by actively seeking and implementing opportunities to reduce costs.
• Help resolve technical queries from vendors in collaboration with the Engineering Department.
• Comply with all NOV company HSE policies and procedures.