Sr Buyer SSC

Company: Enbridge Employee Services Inc
Location: Houston
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Posting End Date:
November 17, 2024

Employee Type:
Regular-Full time

Union/Non:
This is a non-union position

Do you enjoy processing purchase order requests for materials and services and procuring them in a timely and cost-effective manner? In this role, you will execute the complete procurement process from preparing all aspects of competitive bids through to, commercial evaluation, recommendations and purchase order issuance. If you are someone who enjoys the coordination, execution, reviewing and analyzing the procurement of materials and services, equipment and supplies consider applying with us. We are looking to attract and hire the right talent like you!

At Enbridge, we offer a competitive compensation package with generous benefits including paid time off and a pension plan! If this sounds like you, come join us, we'd love to hear from you!

What You Will Do:

• Review and process purchase requisitions for goods/services and ensures compliance with purchasing procedures and requisition requirements.
  
• Develop, negotiate and assist in the execution of supplier agreement.
  
• Obtains optimized pricing and cost-efficient methods to assist in company- wide cost saving measures.
  
• Maintains records in accordance with established policies and procedure, and audit guidelines/Sox requirements.
  
• Issues and approves purchase orders per Supply Chain Management, Legal and Delegation Of Authorities (DOA) Policies.
  
• Investigates and facilitates issue resolution relative to procurement activities as requested
  
• Acts as a liaison between project managers and/or consultants and suppliers. (prior to issuance of order)
  
• Mentors, guides and trains department staff or end user department personnel as required.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  Required:
  
  • University degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Economics with 2 years of experience within Supply Chain primarily as a material/service buyer. Considerations will be made with other experience.
    
  • Enrollment in a SCM related professional certification, such as PMAC or ISM, is considered an asset.
    
  • Thrives and works well under pressure in fast paced environment due to high volume of requests.
    
    
    Working Conditions:
    
    
    • Office environment
      
    • Company paid international relocation is not offered for this role.
      
    • Flex Work Arrangements: Enbridge provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members. Enbridge's FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity to work variable daily schedules with a flexible start and end time, to opt for a compressed workweek schedule, or the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option. #LI-Hybrid #joinourteam
      
      
      Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:
      
      Grasping, kneeling, light - moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.
      
      Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to:
      
      Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.
      
      Diversity and inclusion are important to us. Enbridge is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer .We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous/Native American status, or disability. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com .
      
      Information For Applicants:
      
      • Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
      • We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
      • Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.
        
        To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com

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