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This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13220144 Position Summary

• Fully remote

The Senior Buyer will directly manage government-funded and commercial projects that our client is engaged in such as:

• Federal Grants - Manage procurement and sourcing for large, multi-year federal grants for work programs, and adhere to all other US Government and contract requirements.
• Commercial Projects - Manage procurement for shorter-term, time-sensitive confidential projects for commercial customers including sourcing, and vendor management, and supplier contracts negotiations.

The Senior Buyer will also be responsible for the sourcing and procurement of materials, equipment, services, and timely delivery to support operational needs critical to drilling and completions operations. The ideal candidate must have experience with Procurement Systems to streamline procurement processes and strong expertise in managing Requests for Bidding (RFB), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and Requests for Quotations (RFQ).

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for field operations equipment, tools, and services (e.g., drilling and workover contractors, packers, sand control screens, wellbore cleanout tools, artificial lift systems, and well intervention services).
• Oversee end-to-end procurement supporting work and obligations.
• Utilize and optimize the procurement System to automate procurement workflows, track supplier performance, and manage contract lifecycles.
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative suppliers while ensuring supply chain resilience.
• Develop, issue, and manage Requests for Bidding (RFB), Requests for Proposals (RFP), and Requests for Quotations (RFQ) for competitive vendor selection.
• Evaluate bid proposals, ensuring compliance with technical, commercial, and contractual requirements.
• Develop long-term supplier relationships with key vendors in the subsurface, drilling and completions industry.
• Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and service-level agreements (SLAs) to secure the best value.
• Monitor supplier performance, compliance, and risk factors.
• Track shipments, manage inventory levels, and prevent delays in wellsite operations.
• Optimize delivery schedules for drilling, workover/completions equipment and to align with operational and business needs.
• Address and resolve invoice discrepancies, order fulfillment issues, and vendor-related concerns efficiently.
• Lead cross-functional procurement initiatives to improve processes and align with business goals.

Competencies and Characteristics

Value HSE - Demonstrate absolute dedication to the protection of Health, Safety, and the Environment.

Value Relationships and Diversity - Be willing to honor relationships through shared values with our clients, communities, employees, and partners while embracing the value of diversity, and our individual and corporate responsibility for fostering an equitable and inclusive environment.

Value Stewardship - Be committed to disciplined stewardship of resources.

Value Quality - Focus on quality and execution to do the job right the first time.

Ethical Conduct - Demonstrate a strong ethical grounding towards transparent and appropriate conduct in their work but also a willingness and ability to guide others towards the same end.

Project Management - Deep understanding of project management including organizing, planning and executing projects while working within budget and schedule constraints., lead teams, define project goals, communicate with stakeholders, and projects through to closure.

Proposal Preparation - Ability to plan and lead federal g ant proposals (e.g., DOE), including preparation of technical materials, community engagement plans, budgets, management plans, and all supporting documentation. Ability to conceive project concepts, recruit project partners and contractors, and understand goals of individual solicitations.

Leadership/Mentorship - Practices active listening and provides basic mentoring and assistance to less experienced staff and is aware of the value of sharing knowledge with individuals within their team.

Client Focus - Must have strong interpersonal and analytical skills to establish a relationship of openness, trust, integrity, and reliability with clients. The Project Manager will work well in a collaborative environment with management, engineering, and research teams and maintain effective performance under pressure.

Performance Focus - Be a self-starter who can proactively manage operational personnel and establish goals in a dynamic environment in order to meet scope, budget, and schedule objectives.

Organization - Well organized in order to plan work schedules and meetings for operations and contract personnel.

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