Buyer

Job Summary:

The Buyer position at Bakersfield Renewable Fuels provides both tactical and strategic procurement support for the refinery. The Buyer will be responsible for the procurement of complex, high value goods and services, as well as providing strategic support such as working with the Contract Manager in support of the category strategies and initiatives, supplier performance management, and contract formulation. In addition, the Buyer shall provide Supply Chain tactical support for scheduled refinery turnarounds. Categories of spend covered by this position may include catalyst, chemicals, industrial gases, MRO, equipment, onsite refinery services, and others.

Essential Functions:

• Place, expedite and administer both routine and complex purchase and/or service orders and single-event contracts

• Prepare RFP/RFQ documents, bid evaluation, perform supplier qualification activities, complete negotiations, and make recommendations for award on purchases not covered by existing contracts

• Ensure the proper technical, commercial, site safety, and legal requirements are defined in RFQs, Purchase Orders, and Service Orders

• Coordinate material movements with suppliers, freight forwarders, and carriers as necessary

• Provide business partners with market information (e.g., bid estimates, pricing trends, availability of goods)

• Conduct routine supplier management discussions with key suppliers to drive performance

• Provide systematic order tracking, status and expediting, and monitoring of critical orders as needed. Assist with all commercial issues during the equipment procurement cycle

• Resolve complex problems and take appropriate actions within delegation of authority limits

• Perform other tasks as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment, handling multiple projects with demanding schedules.

• Demonstrated experience with ERP systems.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

• Proficient with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field such as Supply Chain Management preferred

• 2 years demonstrated Procurement/Supply Chain Buyer experience and expertise with all aspects of purchasing related to maintenance, repair and operations equipment.

• Procurement and materials management in a refinery or similar operational environment preferred

• Knowledge of contract repositories and catalogs preferred

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to pass a physical test of pushing, pulling, and lifting a minimum of 15 lbs

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking

• Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time

• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Global Clean Energy Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.