#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.
JOB SUMMARY
ONEOK is looking for a Buyer III for the front end of project purchasing. This role will work with the business stakeholders and cross functional teams to develop aligned sourcing strategies which may include the development of request for proposals (RFP), use of eSourcing tools, bid evaluations, supplier evaluation, development strategies, negotiation skills, supplier selection, and contracting. Additionally, this individual will manage the RFP process from development, analysis, and award; including the development of maintaining RFP templates. This individual will be responsible for leveraging market intelligence in development of strategies and/or supplier negotiations and will need to be able to understand & articulate the total value of a sourcing strategy. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who will proactively seek business optimization and cost saving and can build data-driven business cases to support their initiatives to project and operations leaders. Strong communication skills and ability to develop and maintain sustainable relationships & partnerships is preferred. This position is hybrid.
Job Profile Summary
Procures and expedites materials, supplies, and equipment.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Negotiate and initiate purchase contracts of materials, supplies, and equipment; coordinate purchase and delivery to meet required schedules
- Arrange for fabrication of special equipment such as orifice meter tubes and orifice fittings by subcontractors. Review plans and ensure compliance with company schedules and specifications
- Analyze and forecast company material requirements; study fluctuations in inventory by use patterns and seasonal adjustments to maintain minimum inventory investment; and monitor marketing and/or pricing trends to correlate with forecasted needs
- Prepare and update policies and procedures for company purchasing manual; communicate information or instructions regarding policies and procedures to vendors, manufacturers, fabricators, and other company employees
- Calculate, analyze, verify, and maintain items including but not limited to:
- Material requests
- Specifications
- Quotes
- Freight bills
- Invoices
- Material failure reports
- Dimensions
- Tolerances
- Volumes and weights
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in business administration or related field or an equivalent combination of formal education and the following job related knowledge or experience
Work Experience
- Experience with and knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures
- Experience in use and function of office equipment applicable to position including microcomputers and applicable software
- Experience and training including, but not limited to:
- Storeroom operations
- Purchasing functions
- Materials Management Information System (MMIS)
- Communications/interpersonal skills
- Experience reading and interpreting manuals, catalogues, contracts, warranty agreements, specifications, forms, reports, material requests, and correspondence.
- Experience composing and preparing purchase contracts, reports, quote inquiries, forms, and correspondence
- Experience developing information and making presentations to groups and individuals
- Experience interacting, negotiating, assisting, and communicating effectively
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of: various materials, supplies, and equipment procured through company purchasing functions
Ability to: apply math and algebraic formulas
Ability to: supervise, lead, or delegate work assignments
Ability to: lead, direct, and/or delegate work assignments; knowledge of personnel policies and procedures
Ability to: communicate, exchange written and verbal information, and conduct oral presentations
Licenses and Certifications
- None required
Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements
- Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements
- Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)
Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)
Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)
Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)
Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)
Working Conditions/Environment
- Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions
Working Conditions
- Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)
Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)
Travel
- Travel in and around office, plant facilities, and job sites required
Driving
- Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license
ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.
The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.
ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email
HRSolutions@ONEOK.com
or call 1-855-663-6547.
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