Job Description

Job Description

** Purchasing Agent**

** Location: Houston, Tx**

** Description:**
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the purchase of equipment and services, and issuing subcontracts. The Purchasing Manager will manage, plan/forecast, procure inventory with the Purchasing department for multiple suppliers, maximizing metrics aligned with Company corporate strategic directives.

** **Essential Duties & Responsibilities: ****

• Receive verbal and written requisitions for materials and equipment from project managers and field operations.
• Review and source materials and equipment in accordance with established company practices and procedures.
• Solicit quotations from vendors. Review, analyze and present findings to management with emphasis on best economic value and defined company procurement objectives.
• Generate and distribute purchase orders through computerized purchasing system in accordance with established company procedures.
• Responsible for the tracking and expediting of all existing orders. Update and maintain scheduling in purchasing system.
• Review materials upon receipt for accuracy. Enter documentation into purchasing system.
• Support estimating department by contacting vendors for budgetary quotations for materials and equipment in the preparation of bids.
• Solicit and prepare submittal documentation in support of project managers.
• Coordinate and document supplier certificates of compliance with project managers.

** Education & Experience:**

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 + years minimum experience in a fast-paced business environment
• Oil & Gas (Drilling Equipment) experience preferred
• Can be a combination of education, training and relevant experience.