Buyer

Job Description

Title: Turnaround Buyer

Location: Downer's Grove, IL

Hire Type: Contract - 12+ Months

Overview:

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Job Summary:

The Turn Around Buyer holds a pivotal position in securing and acquiring top-notch equipment and materials essential for Turnarounds. This role entails identifying dependable suppliers, securing competitive prices, and guaranteeing the prompt delivery of materials, all while upholding cost-effectiveness and quality benchmarks.

Job Duties:

Supplier Procurement and Choice

Investigate and pinpoint potential providers of turnaround-related equipment and materials.

Acquire competitive estimates and scrutinize cost frameworks to attain cost reductions while upholding quality standards.

Procurement Order Handling

Formulate and handle procurement orders following company protocols and guidelines.

Verify the precision of order particulars, quantities, pricing, and delivery timetables.

Accelerate procurement orders to guarantee punctual delivery.

Quality Control

Collaborate closely with turnaround and quality assurance teams to institute and uphold quality benchmarks for procured equipment.

Qualifications:

Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience), or

3+ years of experience in Procurement / purchasing within a refinery or Oil AND Gas setting

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective alignment with Turn Around Team, including planners, material coordinators and Turn Around Managers.

Proficiency in using procurement software and tools. (SAP)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.