Buyer II

Oil States Piper recognizes that our employees are our greatest asset and we offer employee programs that enrich and protect our employees. With new industry challenges, our employees will help Oil States Industries continue its tradition of developing and providing technologically advanced products and solutions. Be part of what’s next!

Oil States Piper is currently looking for qualified candidates for the position of

BUYER II

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

In our organization, the Buyer II has a critical and challenging role in helping achieve innovation and meeting our commitments by planning, coordinating, and controlling internal OSI-OKC Piper processes to ensure our required demand of manufactured and purchased items supplied by our outside vendor base are completed properly and in a timely fashion to support OSI-OKC Piper’s production goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate with suppliers to obtain product or service information to include but not limited to cost, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Negotiate with outside suppliers regarding pricing and delivery timelines to ensure processes are completed timely and within budgeted targets.
• Select the appropriate products to purchase based on approved functionality, availability, and cost to ensure products are delivered to meet OSI-OKC Piper production schedule needs.
• Plan and coordinate the issuing of Purchase Orders (PO) to suppliers to achieve and maintain OSI-OKC Piper’s established Vendor On-time delivery performance rate.
• Responsible for timely execution of internal processes and procedures to ensure the purchasing process is completed as needed to maintain the OSI-OKC Piper Production Schedule.
• Perform all tasks as required of a Safety Sensitive position.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Facilitate multiple OSI-OKC Piper inputs to maintain the smooth flow of parts to our outside suppliers.
• Responsible for running shortage reports and open order reports to recognize demand and action required.
• Routinely visit with local suppliers to maintain a positive relationship.
• Effectively and efficiently use time to safely perform duties.
• Complete all paperwork in required manner and time limit.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn to produce new products, use new procedures, and embrace and support change.
• Follow and support established HSE programs.
• Report any unsafe situations to appropriate Management Team member if necessary.
• All other duties or tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to read and understand drawings, material specifications and industry related specifications.
• Persuasive communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to network and deal with both internal and external customers.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive working relationships with people.
• Strong problem-solving and analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects daily in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to speak, write and read English.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team on a broad variety of projects.
• Willingness to work additional hours to meet tight deadlines.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in a support role. Preferably in a fast-paced manufacturing environment or procurement role.

OR

• • • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
    • Seven (7) years of experience in a support role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment or related field.

• Must obtain and maintain Authorized Driver status as defined by the Oil States Company Vehicles and Drivers policy.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Extended sitting.
• Periodic walking and/or standing.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Frequent use of computer equipment to include but not limited to laptop computer, monitors, keyboard, mouse, scanner, and printer.
• Frequent use of company designated software programs to include but not limited to ERP, employee time tracking software, and office productivity software packages.
• Periodic need to drive company vehicles or personal vehicles for business purposes.

Quality/Customer Service Implications

• Directly impacts workplace safety through active participation in OSI-OKC Piper HSE programs and safe work practices.
• Indirectly impacts quality of product, customer satisfaction, and on-time delivery through identification and purchase of appropriate components.
• Indirectly impacts quality of product, customer satisfaction, and on-time delivery through identification of appropriate vendors to supply purchased components in accordance with requested delivery times.

Safety Sensitive Position

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive Position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act.

BUYER II

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Oil States Piper, A Division of Oil States Industries, Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-pressure compact ball valves for use primarily in the Oil and Gas Industry. As a Division of Oil States Industries, Inc. we are part of a growing organization that is a highly respected global designer and manufacturer of diverse products for offshore platforms, subsea pipelines, defense, and general industrial applications. Since our founding in 1942, we have been known as innovators - crossing new frontiers in all the markets we serve. We continue to pioneer products and solutions through application of our technologies across industry boundaries.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)