Buyer – Level 2 (Anchorage Fab Shop / Main Office / Remote)

Job Purpose

Completes all required purchasing activities in order to procure materials and equipment on a competitive basis as required by project, Company, or Client needs. The Intermediate Buyer is fully qualified to handle most purchasing activities and to identify, solicit, and select reliable sources of supply for materials, equipment, and services in support of project execution. Assignments are clearly defined and require the application of standard purchasing techniques, procedures, and criteria. Typical items include primarily non-engineered and some engineered items. Position reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager.

This is a full-time, non-rotational position, with the option to be located at the Worley Alaska Inc. Anchorage Fabrication Shop or the Worley Alaska Inc. main office in Anchorage. This role can also be successfully performed remotely by qualified candidates who demonstrate strong self-management skills as well as effective communication, allowing them to work productively from a location of their choice.

Essential Job Functions

• Receives purchasing assignments from Requestor(s) and or Material Coordinator(s), depending on project.
• Reviews purchase requests (FMRs) for accuracy and completeness, obtains clarification if necessary.
• Assists in the development of bidders lists and qualifications as needed.
• Prepares and issues Requests for Quotation (RFQ’s).
• Analyzes quotations and collaborates with immediate supervisor as needed to compare quotes prior to making a recommendation.
• Obtains Project Management and Project Controls Approval.
• Assists with vendor setup and maintenance process per Worley’s standards as needed.
• Generates and places approved POs with vendors, maintains POs in the Worley’s purchasing system.
• Obtains, records, and files vendor acknowledgements as required.
• Obtains required Vendor Data and forwards for review and approval as required.
• Maintains comprehensive and auditable purchasing files (including but not limited to email communications, RFQs, quotations, POs, COs, acknowledgements, vendor data, etc.), primarily in electronic format.
• Updates Buyer’s Log/Procurement Status reports as needed.
• Interfaces with Accounts Payable department.
• Researches issues and takes corrective action regarding any problems with purchase orders or other issues within the procure-to-pay process.
• As needed, expedites materials, interviews sales representatives, develops routine cost information for estimating purposes and contacts suppliers to resolve problems and discrepancies.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals due to changing priorities or different situations encountered.
• Interfaces with clients and various stakeholders.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to stay organized and effectively manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to stay positive and work well under pressure.
• Knowledge of general accounting/business development and organizational practices.
• Strong written, analytical, interpersonal, oral communication, and leadership skills applicable to standards set by Worley.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with co-workers and client representatives.
• Proficiency with computers, Internet, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word at a minimum).
• Ability to learn systems / databases quickly with hands-on and online training provided.
• Ability to demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, plan own work, accomplish tasks of varied complexity, discover issues, and recommend solutions. Broad duties assigned from time to time depending on workload. Work is occasionally reviewed for accuracy. Technical guidance is available to advise on unusual assignments.
• Proficiently communicate ideas and concepts. Continue to develop the ability to participate in delivery of proposals, presentations, and reports.
• Strong understanding of systems, processes and tools related to field. Able to assist others and troubleshoot issues.
  
  

Physical Demand/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or listen. The employee frequently is required to sit and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Visual Acuity: must be adequate to perform all required Job Description tasks in a safe manner. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work is usually done in an office setting.

This job description is intended to give an understanding of the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least five (5+) years’ procurement experience (or equivalent).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, excel, and ability to train within the Worley procurement systems (such as ERM, Fleet Focus, Oracle).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the Oil and Gas industry, construction, and fabrication fields.
• Experience purchasing equipment, parts, and materials.
• Experience with the specifics of the Alaska market and vendors, as well as logistical constraints.
• Experience with international purchases and shipments.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or applicable discipline, or two (2) additional years’ experience.
  
  

Company

Worley

Primary Location

USA-AK-Anchorage

Job

Purchasing

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type

Employee

Job Level

Experienced

Job Posting

Sep 10, 2024

Unposting Date

Oct 11, 2024

Reporting Manager Title

Manager, Supply Chain Alaska