Buyer

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews requests for assigned materials, parts and/or services and verifies specifications. Sources components or services and ensures timely preparation and communication of RFQ (Request for Quote)
• Corresponds with approved suppliers to obtain price, specifications and delivery information. Analyzes and evaluates bids to determine optimum value
• Negotiates price, quality and delivery, and terms, selects supplier and places purchase orders while assuring compliance to local and Corporate Operating Procedures and Ethical Code of Conduct
• Expedites delivery of items by contacting vendors and shippers to ensure that merchandise, supplies and equipment are forwarded on specified shipping date
• Ensures that a PO is created correctly (Vendor info, material, currencies, quantity, etc.), follows up any issues related to PO creation
• Track purchase order status by reviewing daily activity reports and resolves any past due orders, invoicing errors or interruptions in supply
• Assists other departments with problem resolution involving discrepancies between purchase order, delivered quantity, quality and/or price
• Maintains supplier relationships on an on-going basis. Tracks computerized procurement records of items or services purchased, costs, on-time delivery, quality and performance. Evaluates supplier performance and recommends additions or deletions to the approved supplier database. Identifies and qualifies new suppliers
• Works with operations and quality to establish product integrity, performance and delivery measures to be used in evaluating supplier performance in assigned area
• Supports Sr Buyers and Global Category Buyers of an assigned category in the implementation of sourcing plans and tactics to effectively manage the assigned portfolio and associated activities
• Identifies cost savings opportunities and assists in developing innovative approaches to supply chain management to achieve yearly cost reduction targets set by executive team. Participates in setting objectives for projects
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures
• Coordinate contract agreements between suppliers and NOV with collaboration with Procurement Manager/Supervisor
• Escalation of complex issues to Procurement Leader
• Works with Engineering to understand technical requirements needed for procured parts and collaborates and works with suppliers to ensure these requirements can be met
• Works with Commercial and Plant Operations teams in reviewing forecast and operations plans to ensure purchasing of goods and services are planned accordingly to meet demand
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or Mechanical Engineering required
• APICS or CPIM certification preferred; must have willingness to obtain if not certified
• LEAN / Six-Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred; must have willingness to obtain if not certified

JOB EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 1-2 year of experience with a working knowledge of procurement methods and procedures and processes
• Buying experience with raw materials and machined parts
• Familiarization with manufacturing and service environment
• Strong professional relationship building skills, and ability to interface across the entire enterprise (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, PM&L, Trade Compliance, Accounting, etc.)
• Strong data analytical skills and capability of understanding technical documentation and standards (machine drawings, material specifications and classifications, etc.)
• JDE knowledge and experience preferred, but ERP experience a necessity

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Integrity and trust
• Strategic thinking
• Solid judgement with ability to make good decisions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to manage diverse relationships and interact effectively with all levels within the organization
• Demonstrated ability using team-driven philosophies to drive issues to closure and get job done in professional and compliant manner
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and projects at the same time
• Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Effectively communicate orally with co-workers, vendors and/or the customer in face-to-face, one-to-one settings, and using a telephone
• Comprehend and make inferences from written material such as laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations governing public procurement
• Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts with proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar such as RFQ’s, RFP’s, and invitations to bid, price analysis, negotiation summary and requests for information
• Work cooperatively with other Purchasing personnel
• Make accurate arithmetical computations (multiplication, division, percentage calculations, addition, and subtraction) 
• Accurately enter data and/or information into a computer system 
• Obtain appropriate commodities in a timely manner
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgement
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management and relevant software
• Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data
• Ability to compile, analyze, and present data in a concise manner
• Ability to access and understand individual supplier’s capabilities
• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially proficient in the use of Excel

PHYSICAL/NON-PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Some travel required to support supplier/vendor relationships and performance
• Job requires long periods of sitting and using a computer
• Predominantly operates in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.  Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages and other items, to walk short distances

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee start at as little as $40 per pay period (bi-weekly), and plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) start at $150.50 per pay period (bi-weekly). 
• Starting in 2026, FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.