Procurement Specialist

Responsible for daily procurement of materials, equipment, and services as required for assigned commodities or projects as applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree in related field from accredited college, university or institution or equivalent focused experience.
• 1-3 years experience in procurement, expediting, and/or logistics of oilfield equipment.
• Strong understanding of purchasing practices and ethics.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application.
• Functional knowledge of SAP.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Procure material as requested, making applicable independent commercial decisions within established authority limits by utilizing available on-line computer inquiry functions in SAP, and other professional services
• Interface with office and rig personnel re: their requests in a timely and professional manner
• Ensure all items in capital spares inventory are utilized effectively
• Ensure that all purchases of repairs, services and third-party charges comply with company policy and procedures, as well as rig standardization guidelines
• Ensure that all purchases of repairs and services comply with equipment repair standards, as well as Noble’s terms and conditions
• Ensure all warranty terms are appropriate
• Ensure all applicable discounts are taken
• Record repaired capital equipment, services and third-party charges in accordance with policy in the company’s financial records
• Monitor and report to management any vendor deficiencies, to achieve and reinforce a high level of vendor performance
• Conduct vendor assessments in accordance with policies and procedures
• Resolve vendor invoicing and shipment discrepancies through research in SAP inquiry functions and negotiate acceptable commercial resolutions
• Direct vendor reduction efforts to focus purchasing efforts