What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Abrams Technical Services?
An American midstream natural gas and crude oil pipeline company with headquarters in Houston, Texas.
- This position is a contract position with the possibility to go perm. Therefore : (1) Candidates must be eligible to permanently work in the US; (2) At minimum, a high school diploma or GED equivalent is required for candidates seeking placement in this position
- This contract assignment has no paid time off or paid holidays. Contractor can request time off and take time off but it is not paid.
The Buyer / Sourcing Analyst in the Supply Chain Management Department will be responsible for purchasing quality materials, services, and equipment to requested specifications while meeting engineering, maintenance, and operational schedules. In addition, this person will be responsible for providing analytical and research support to the Sourcing Team on key elements of Strategic Sourcing, including market analysis, supplier analysis, and specification development. The Sourcing Analyst will form an integral part of his / her sourcing team, and will have opportunity for promotion based on performance and experience gained. He / she can expect to work in a demanding, performance-orientated environment where efficiency, reliability, and teamwork are key drivers to success. Conduct spend category analysis, market analysis, and supplier analysis, and benchmarking / cost modeling.
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
