Role: Buyer
Our Vision: RigUp is where the best workers power the world's most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that fundamentally change how skilled workers and the businesses they serve get hard work done.
Job Description
The Buyer I serves as a junior procurement professional handling daily purchasing activities that support our business operations. This position focuses on executing standard procurement tasks, maintaining purchase order documentation, and coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Key Responsibilities
Process daily queues of requisitions and convert them to purchase orders
Collect and evaluate written proposals from vendors
Conduct simple negotiations for pricing and general terms & conditions
Resolve invoice discrepancies between purchase orders and goods receipts
Approve invoice payments for additional freight costs not accounted for on purchase orders
Liaise with strategic buyers regarding project or turnaround purchases and potential bundling opportunities
Provide support to ensure timely invoice payment
Perform purchase order maintenance (update PO text, delivery dates, etc.)
Required Skills & Qualifications
Basic understanding of procurement processes and Procure-to-Pay (PtP) cycles
Proficiency in procurement systems and related software
Analytical mindset with attention to detail
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Customer-focused approach to problem-solving
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Basic negotiation and influencing skills
Organizational skills to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in procurement or supply chain
Familiarity with contract development and management
Understanding of total system cost concepts
Experience with relationship management in a business context
Knowledge of controls and compliance in procurement
Role Details:
Location: Spring, TX
Pay: $46.81/hr
Schedule: Monday-Friday (40 hours/week)
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