Job Description

Purchaser

General Statement of Duties:

Under the direction of Manager, Supply Chain, purchases materials, supplies and services of more complex or technical nature with established limits and guidelines.

Supervision Received:

Manager, Supply Chain

Supervision Exercised:

Not applicable.

Summary of Duties (Duties may include, but are not limited to the following):

Perform purchasing of supplies, issuing of PO's, coding and pricing; Analyze the want list and obtain approval by Field Superintendents; Verify packing slips to approved want list items; Assign vendors, issue PO's to suppliers, pricing and coding; Preparation, data entry and completion of purchase orders for the Operations team (Field Superintendents/Maintenance Team); Maintain filing system for completed purchase orders, along with corresponding invoice copies & goods receipts; Identify, label and scan documents into the computerized equipment system; Issue PO#'s for new rig orders, enter info, code and phone suppliers; Perform follow ups on incorrect items shipped and lost shipments; Meet with suppliers and review products, availability and pricing; Send out quotes for pricing for routine rig supplies as well as rig start up packages; Process credit applications; Ordering of office furniture, equipment and promotional items.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent organizational and time management skills; Must have excellent attention to detail; Proficient use of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel; Strong computer skills and basic understanding of Business Application Systems; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; A friendly, outgoing personality and ability to work with individuals, groups and other organizations to carry out goals; Knowledge of general office procedures; Excellent customer-service skills.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; * Minimum 2 or more years related experience.