Buyer-Deer Park, Texas
Royal VopakBuyer II
Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks, it is our people who make the difference. Guided by our culture of Trust, Collaboration, and Courage, we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference. As Buyer II, you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions
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while building both the future of Vopak and your own.
Your Mission
As Buyer II at Vopak's USA & Canada Business Unit, you will contribute to critical energy security and transition initiatives by purchasing materials, parts, supplies, and equipment in full compliance with established company purchasing policies and procedures. You will streamline end-to-end procurement processes and analyze cost data to optimize pricing, delivery, and profitability across our terminal operations.
What will you be doing?
• Purchase materials, parts, supplies, and equipment in full compliance with established purchasing policies while optimizing price, delivery, and commercial terms.
• Analyze low-risk market dynamics, cost drivers, and supplier alternatives.
• Draft contract requirements and technical specifications for assigned portfolios or business areas, coordinating vendor and subcontractor activities as the primary execution contact.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes from need identification and supplier selection through payment and record-keeping.
• Support the organizational transition from Procure-to-Pay (P2P) to Source-to-Pay (S2P) across USA and Canada terminals.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate cost data using preset tools/formats, identifying budget variances to compile analytical reports for senior leadership.
• Identify instances of non-compliance with organizational policies and regulatory codes.
• Resolve internal and external stakeholder queries and arrange alignment meetings to foster commitment.
Why you'll love working with us
• Various flexible and hybrid work schedules.
• Competitive, market-based compensation package depending on your experience and knowledge, plus attractive performance bonuses.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account Options.
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Basic and Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance.
• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan.
• Paid Holidays (9 fixed and 2 floating).
• Paid Time Off and Sick Days.
• Additional Benefits:
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• ID Theft Insurance
• Universal Life
• Great atmosphere! Plenty of freedom, room for initiative, and an engaging environment.
• Want to know more about our great work culture? Follow us on Instagram or check out our stories on LinkedIn.
Does this sound like you?
• You have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• You have 13 months to 3 years of procurement or supply chain management experience, functioning as an experienced practitioner capable of working independently.
• You are proficient in procurement software (Oracle Fusion preferred) and standard office computer applications.
• You have strong skills in negotiation, contract administration, costing & budgeting, data analysis, and procurement quality management.
• You demonstrate high accountability, a collaborative mindset, strong customer focus, courage to address complex issues, and real-time situational adaptability.
Don't meet all our criteria? No problem! If this role energizes you and our culture feels like a good fit, we warmly invite you to apply anyway.
What energy will you bring? We'd love to meet you!
Together, we help the world flow forward. Apply directly via our website.
Work Environment
This employee generally works in an office environment, away from extremes of cold or heat. Limited to no exposure to noise