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Buyer - Houston TX @ MSCCN (Military Spouse Corporate Career Network)

Houston, Texas, USOnsiteFull-time
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Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Job Description

This position will Identify and select suppliers, complete requests for quotes, issue and expedite orders, coordinate arbitrate contracts, close out purchase orders and provide information and knowledge to co-workers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify and select primary and secondary suppliers.

Complete requests for quotes and negotiate procurement contracts.

Issue purchase orders and expedite orders.

Coordinate contract agreements between suppliers and NOV.

Verify purchase orders and keep PO status up to date.

Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.

Comply with all NOV company and HSE policies and procedures.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with determining supplier capabilities for retrofit projects and new products.

Assist in identifying QA clauses and reviewing supplier documentation.

Apply working knowledge of product design and assembly to the manufacturing process.

Develop tools and processes to improve materials flow, quality, productivity, and efficiency.

Contribute to cost-reduction efforts internally and externally by actively seeking and implementing opportunities to reduce costs.

Help resolve technical queries from vendors in collaboration with the Engineering Department.

Comply with all NOV company HSE policies and procedures.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing or design

Familiarity with welding and machining

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Background in cranes and equipment

Knowledge of welding and machining

Background in procurement and warehousing

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

(Visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings.)

401(k) retirement plan: NOV matches every dollar you invest, up to 5% of base pay and overtime.

Competitive medical plans effective on your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.

Free MDLIVE virtual visits when enrolled in an NOV medical plan.

Free preventive medical and dental care for the entire family when enrolled in an NOV medical or dental plan and seeing an in-network physician.

Free basic life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary for full-time employees.

Regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year, prorated based on start date. Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accrual.

Regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

Skills

ProcurementwarehousingMicrosoft WordExcelOutlook

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