Buyer II

Scientific Drilling is looking for a Buyer II to work at our Applied Technologies Center in Paso Robles, CA.
Scientific Drilling is an independent directional drilling and wellbore navigation, surveying and logging Service Company serving customers worldwide.
Our industry leading navigation systems provide definitive wellbore placement information, enabling safer and more efficient placement of tightly spaced wellbores throughout the world.
We are motivated by crafting innovative and elegant solutions to technically challenging problems.
Nestled between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the California Central Coast is the location described as the happiest place on earth.
Home to where others vacation, including 200+ wineries, fresh air, miles of beautiful beaches, and small-town appeal.
The Buyer II is responsible for ensuring that items and services needed to build and maintain the Company's advanced oilfield technology products are purchased from specified vendors and suppliers and delivered according to agreed terms and conditions.
Key Job Junctions: Responsible for ensuring that items and services needed to build and maintain the Company's advanced oilfield technology products are purchased from specified vendors and suppliers and delivered according to agreed terms and conditions.
Plan and purchase parts, components, supplies, equipment and services at the best terms, ensuring high quality and competitive pricing to meet defined output while minimizing inventory carrying costs.
Work with Quality Assurance and Engineering to select approved suppliers and negotiate time, inventory and cost agreements for material requirements and supplier approval.
Responsible for communicating with suppliers to ensure system information (LT, MOQ, address, etc.
) is accurate.
Review supply and demand continuously to verify material, quantities, date requirements in order to source items.
Contribute to consolidation, reduction, and rationalization of the supplier base through the study of market trends and identify opportunities for sourcing (RFQ).
Coordinate vendor adjustments regarding product quality, quantity, and price discrepancies for assigned products; notify Accounting Department as needed.
Conduct inventory management checks and audits to ensure supplies match demand, work with accounting on cost estimations and inventory tracking.
Analyze the MRP reports and issue adjustments to delivery schedules as necessary to compensate for schedules and product design changes.
Review planned orders, create requisitions for purchased items, and manage approval process.
Responsible for ensuring that ATC specification documentation associated with a purchase order is the current revision/version being submitted to supplier.
Transmit and prioritizes approved purchase orders and supporting documents to suppliers.
Track order acknowledgement, prepare and communicates shortage and backlog reports, and provides visibility of potential interruptions to internal customers.
Review, update, and maintain purchase orders until they are closed.
Ensure orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts and resolve discrepancies; report nonconformances.
Process non-conforming materials requests and RMA/RTV requests with suppliers-vendors as part of Material Review Board.
Responsible for updating and ensuring integrity of purchasing and MRP data in Material Master, Source Lists, and Purchasing Info Records.
Collaborate and coordinate with other departments (Manufacturing Engineering, Document Control, Design/Development Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing) to obtain proper requirements, engineering change information/specifications, delivery terms, and costs for assigned products.
Communicate any and all shortages to coworkers, internal clients, and management.
Promote and participate in teamwork on a proactive basis to ensure goals and KPIs are being achieved.
Manage workstation and practice good housekeeping techniques.
Pursue every job with drive and determination.
Use logic to solve problems with effective solutions.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the needs of the business.
Key Job Competencies: Proficiency with database management.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills; ability to present relevant data and reports for quarterly business reviews.
Ability to perform research and solve complex problems.
Ability to manage diverse tasks.
Skills and abilities in executing improvement initiatives.
Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively.
Ability to negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers.
Ability to work in fast paced and results driven environment.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Learn quickly and adapt to new problems and situations.
Ability to meet all SDI/ATC safety requirements.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to read, communicate, and understand the English language.
Ability to communicate effectively with managers and peers, both written and verbally.
Adhere to established Company procedures and policies, work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing goals, KPIs and/or related results.
Ability to be a team player/builder.
Must be tactful and able to resolve disputes between departments and settle personnel.
Possess the ability to be interactive with management staff and co-workers.
Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
5+ Years SAP Experience and/or 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, planning, or related field.
Experience analyzing data.
Proficient in ERP systems required.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred.
SAP experience preferred Equipment & Software Knowledge: ERP systems, SAP Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.