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Buyer, SeniorAmerican Bureau of Shipping (ABS) • Houston, Texas, USA
Buyer, Senior

Buyer, Senior

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) • Houston, Texas, USA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
The Buyer supports procurement operations by leveraging the ERP system to ensure the efficient processing of purchase requests, purchase orders, vendor management, and compliance with company policies. This role focuses on streamlining procurement workflows, maintaining supplier relationships, and contributing to cost-saving initiatives through effective use of procurement technology.

What You Will Do:
  • Review and process purchase requisitions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with organizational standards.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to validate procurement requirements and ensure timely approvals within the system.
  • Manage the competitive quotation process for low-value or one-off purchases, ensuring streamlined vendor selection and cost-effective procurement.
  • Create, issue, and track purchase orders ensuring prompt delivery of goods and services.
  • Monitor purchase order statuses and resolve any issues related to approvals, revisions, or invoicing errors.
  • Collaborate with supplier administration to ensure supplier profile accuracy and adherence to compliance standards.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to reconcile delivery issues or discrepancies in payment terms.
  • Use ERP's analytics capabilities to generate procurement performance reports.,
  • Monitor procurement KPIs such as cycle time from requisition to purchase order creation and supplier performance metrics.
  • Identify areas of improvement within procurement workflows and collaborate with Procurement leadership to implement enhancements.
  • Promote efficient use of automation features within ERP, such as auto-approval workflows, catalog management, and supplier portal functionalities.
  • Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, regulations, and audit requirements.
  • Act as the primary liaison between procurement, accounts payable, and internal departments to address purchasing needs.
  • Participate in cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving procurement efficiency and vendor partnerships.
What You Will Need:

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
  • Requires a minimum of five (5) years previous, including procurement/purchasing experience and hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Procurement System or similar ERP.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of computer tools, consisting primarily of Microsoft applications.
  • Knowledge of Oracle Fusion Procurement modules, including Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Supplier Management, and Reporting.
  • Understanding of procurement principles, vendor management, and purchasing cycle workflows.
  • Ability to interpret procurement data, generate insights, and suggest cost-saving recommendations.
  • Ability to work proficiently within automated systems, analyze data sets, and troubleshoot system errors.
  • Strong skills in resolving purchase order discrepancies, invoicing issues, and supplier conflicts.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and team members.
  • Able to manage multiple duties and responsibilities.
  • Obtains working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System.
Reporting Relationships:

Reports directly to a Supervisor or Manager of Procurement

ABOUT US

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs
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