LNG Procurement Buyer

We put the unity in "opportunity."Opportunity Snapshot: Compensation: $40.00/hourLocation: Quintana, TXAssignment Duration: 6 months+Work Schedule: M-F / 40 hours+Benefits: Comprehensive insurance with 401(k) program, PTO & HolidaysQualifications:5+ years procurement-related experience, 8 years preferred3+ years SAP experience in a Supply Chain environmentKnowledge of oil and gas, petrochemical, construction-related products, similar plant/industry experienceSAP Material Management Systems experienceHigh school diploma or GED requiredResponsibilities:Reviewing requisitions and developing specifications to permit the competitive procurement of non-complex to complex items and servicesSoliciting written quotationsCompleting bid tabulationsAttending, participating in, and at times leading weekly status meetingsOrganization, attendance, and participation in Vendor meetings, Kick-Off meetings, Pre-Bid meetings, and pre-bid site visitsResearching, seeking, and securing alternative sources of supplyPreparation of confidential informationActing as a ‘lead’ for the Procurement Buyer team at HeadquartersDevelopment of supplier relationshipsNegotiating terms and conditions to include expediting and preferred pricingVerification of budgeted funds for specific goods and/or servicesMaintaining procurement documents in a systematic and auditable fashionCommunicating with Client management resources, budget holders, maintenance, operations and other office personnel to determine and support their needsMaintaining the preferred/approved vendors list for Client Development entities through evaluations and good business processesActs as a back-up for other Procurement professionals as well as Procurement SupervisionAccountable for accurate record keeping and transactionsClosing out completed POsFacilitating payment through invoice approval and processingAssisting with responses to Audit department inquiriesOnce monthly in-person meetings at the Terminal location in Freeport, TX with additional travel for training or departmental quarterly eventsRotational on-call status with all Procurement Buyers, for 24/7/365 support of the Operations Terminal The Bergaila Way:The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.Client Overview:Our Client is a global international energy exploration and production company and one of the largest oil producers in the United States. Founded in 1920, our client’s technical expertise and proven ability to deliver lasting results are the hallmark of their international success. While manufacturing the building blocks for life-enhancing products, our client utilizes leading edge technologies that grow their business and simultaneously help to advance a lower-carbon world.