Job Details
External Description
Audubon is currently seeking a Buyer I to join our Team in our Metairie, LA office. The Buyer I will procure equipment and/or bulk materials for assigned projects.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with the procurement of equipment and/or bulk materials for assigned projects.
- Ensures project equipment and materials are purchased within budget and in accordance with all project specification and delivery schedule requirements.
- Typically purchases commodities and services with either less complexity or smaller dollar values.
- Assignments typically involve individual project phases or projects of limited scope.
- Reviews requests for assigned materials, parts and/or services and verifies specifications with requester as necessary.
- Identifies approved supplier and ensures timely preparation and communication of RFQ (Request for Quote) or may correspond with or interview approved suppliers to obtain price, specifications and delivery information.
- Maintains electronic files in conformance with Standard Execution Procedures (SEPs) and Quality System requirements.
- Converts requisitions to Purchase Orders (PO's) in conformance with Standard Execution Procedures (SEP's), Department Work Instructions (DWI's), Ethical Code of Conduct and Quality System requirements.
- Enters PO's into the purchasing system and verifies accuracy of data. Places purchase orders for assigned commodities.
- Records shipment and delivery details. Investigates and responds to Accounting's invoice questions.
- Addresses invoice discrepancies with suppliers and reviews final invoices for payment approval.
- Investigates and responds to Document Control queries concerning Supplier documentation.
- In the absence of a dedicated Project Expediter, performs all expediting activities to ensure on-time delivery and to report delivery status of all equipment, materials, and supplier documentation for assigned orders.
- Updates system as necessary. Assists in scheduling supplier meetings and takes meeting minutes.
- Assists in updating the Corporate Supplier database based on the performance of suppliers.
- Assists with qualifying new suppliers, ensuring that they meet requirements.
- Prepares and distributes Procurement reports.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS- High school diploma or GED. Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Management, Logistics or related field preferred or equivalent work experience in purchasing and supply chain.
- Knowledge of procurement methods and requirements.
- Demonstrates understanding of commercial terms, applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.
- Some related experience preferred.
- Candidate must have good computer skills and knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and/or Access, PowerPoint with ability to download, manipulate and report data and procurement software.
- Oral and written communication skills with good vocabulary, good grammar, and the ability to compose routine written communications.
- Ability to pay close attention to details.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Working at AudubonClient-focused. People-powered. Safety-driven.
The Audubon Family of Companies provides professional consulting solutions to the energy industry. For over 25 years, our proven reputation for operational excellence and dedication to client satisfaction has helped us become a leading service provider to some of the biggest names in oil and gas. Our team of over 1,000 of the country's top professionals can deliver a full range of consulting services, from EPCM to field solutions and operational support.
At Audubon we are always growing, though we never lose sight of our commitment to excellence. Our focus on flexibility and our demand for unsurpassed quality control over continue to guide our growth as they have since our inception. We realize that service goes beyond plugging in a professional skill set. Service means flexibility. Service means understanding and solving project challenges in dynamic environments. Service means communication. We pride ourselves on providing the service of the quality which allows us to implement efficient solutions that deliver immediate value and long-term returns.
Our dedication to people requires an equal dedication to safety. Our rigorous safety program helps us maintain a safe and incident-free work environment from the desktop to the pipeline trench. Our people drive the quality and efficiency that have established Audubon as a leader in the oil and gas industry - their growth and safety are at the core of our business.