What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer - Hybrid position at Enbridge Contingent Talent Community?
- 1 Year Contract
- Hybrid: 915 N. Eldridge Parkway, Suite 1100 Houston, TX 77079
At Enbridge, our goal is to be the first-choice energy delivery company in North America and beyond—for customers, communities, investors, regulators and policymakers, and employees.
To meet that goal, Enbridge is partnering with Raise—a leading recruitment firm that specializes in IT, Technical, and Engineering staffing.
Together, Raise and Enbridge are building teams that are rising to meet the growing energy needs of North America. If you’re looking for a challenging role that will make the most of your skills while allowing you to make an impact, this is it.
Enbridge is hiring a Buyer right now—when you apply, Raise will review your application within 48 hours and contact qualified applicants for interviews.
Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Supply Chain Buyer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement process, ensuring compliance with purchasing procedures, and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. This role requires a strong understanding of supply chain concepts and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Accountabilities:
- Review and process purchase requisitions for goods/services, ensuring compliance with purchasing procedures and requisition requirements.
- Submit Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to approved suppliers/contractors.
- Interact with suppliers, contractors, project managers, project engineers, consultants, and other department personnel regarding requisition requirements, procurement procedures, approvals, order status, and follow-up.
- Maintain records in accordance with established policies, procedures, and audit guidelines/SOX requirements.
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Release reviewed and approved purchase orders to suppliers.
- Validate and execute change orders related to material or services as per stakeholder requirements and requisitions.
- Complete all required closeout activities for materials and services, working with internal and external stakeholders to validate closeout.
- Direct spend to preferred suppliers to maintain cost-effective rates for Enbridge.
- Ensure assigned supply chain procedures and initiatives minimize risk and provide the highest overall total value to the company.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the people leader according to the needs of the location or company.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Required:
- University degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- Previous related experience within Supply Chain as a materials/services buyer.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Basic understanding of supply chain concepts, current market conditions, key suppliers, industry knowledge, and materials or services being procured (from basic materials to complex services).
- Ability to effectively communicate within a team environment.
- Ability to influence stakeholders/customers without authority.
- Possess a “sense of urgency” and ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment.
- Knowledge of procurement processes/policies such as SOX policies.
- Knowledge of purchasing practices, procedures, and industry trends.
- General knowledge of legal terminology, including standard contract terms and conditions.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Demonstrates integrity, ethical behavior, trust, safety, and stewardship.
- Proficiency in desktop applications and knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Preferred:
- Experience with Oracle Cloud or other ERP buying systems.
Please note: Successful applicants will be employees of Raise, working at Enbridge facilities with both Enbridge and contract employees.
Applying with Raise
Raise is an established IT and engineering hiring firm with over 60 years’ experience connecting talented candidates with meaningful work. When you apply, you’ll get more than just a chance at a great job—you’ll become part of a vast network of employers that are always changing.
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at 1 800-567-9675 or hello@raiserecruiting.com
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