Operations Buyer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the procurement of chemicals, hoses, fittings, consumables, PPE, and materials related to projects.

• Identify and manage rental equipment necessary for project execution.

• Negotiate costs, availability, and delivery timelines with suppliers.

• Develop and sustain relationships with vendors and service providers.

• Recognize opportunities for cost savings, process enhancements, and procurement efficiencies.

• Evaluate vendor performance regarding quality, reliability, and responsiveness.

• Ensure that projects are fully equipped and ready for operational mobilization.

• Collaborate with Operations Managers, Project Leaders, and Scheduling teams to anticipate and meet project needs.

• Monitor the availability of materials, delivery schedules, rental equipment, and essential project resources.

• Address procurement, logistics, and supply chain challenges that may impact project timelines.

• Assist field teams with urgent operational requests and adapt to changing project requirements.

• Maintain visibility on project readiness and communicate potential risks to stakeholders.

• Support project setup, planning for readiness, and coordination of resources.

• Keep procurement records, status updates, tracking logs, and necessary documentation.

• Contribute to inventory visibility and initiatives for operational planning.

• Aid in standardizing procurement and readiness processes organization-wide.

• Provide additional operational and administrative assistance as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, technical trade, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Experience in procurement, operations support, logistics, industrial services, construction, manufacturing, project coordination, or a similar operational field.

• Strong experience in vendor management and supplier relationship building.

• Demonstrated ability to negotiate costs, delivery schedules, and service contracts.

• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities at once.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and business management systems.

• Outstanding organizational and multitasking skills.

• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Capability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic operational setting.

• High sense of accountability, ownership, and commitment to follow-through.

• Strong urgency and adaptability to changing priorities.

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to execution and operational excellence.

• Ability to respond effectively to urgent operational requirements and adjustments outside of normal planning cycles.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for growth within a vibrant and expanding organization.

• Chance to implement process improvements and enhance operational efficiencies.

• Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for applicants or employees with disabilities.