HALLIBURTON is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. With more than 70,000 employees in approximately 80 countries, the company serves the upstream oil and gas industry throughout the lifecycle of the reservoir – from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing production through the life of the field.
Job Title: Field Buyer
Job Capsule:
Under general supervision, compiles requests for materials, handles inquiries about orders utilizing established sources either through category management or locally defined suppliers. Works with material coordinators/warehousemen to eliminate material constraints. Resolves goods and invoice receipts issues and enlists supervisor’s or procurement specialist’s help when needed. Performs all duties in accordance with established policies and procedures. Performs duties as delegated with regards to selecting and qualifying suppliers for local needs that are not covered under category management. May perform RFQ’s up to their procurement authority and assist in other areas as directed by Supervisor. May lead in the development of less experienced buyers by providing direction, advice and counsel regarding procurement and material functions and administration.
Job Roles:
Compiles requests for materials, prepares purchase orders using defined buying channels, tracks purchases and supplies, and handles inquiries about orders
Issues Purchase Orders as required to maintain inventory levels or field location demand
Complies with and executes Category Management strategy in accordance with policies and procedures
Expedites, de-expedites and issues change orders to meet field demands
Reviews material requirements to help determine inventory levels and appropriate lead times
Analyzes and resolves goods and invoice receipt issues with assistance as needed
Provides guidance to less experienced field buyers
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education
Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Procurement and Materials delivery
Role Specific Knowledge:
Advanced knowledge or Procurement and materials operations as it relates to oil field services
Please, send your CV indicating position name in subject line of the letter to [email protected]