Buyer V

Audubon is currently seeking a Buyer, Sr to join our team in the Houston area. The Buyer, Sr will be responsible for providing comprehensive pre-award and post-award procurement services in support of the Company's long-lead goods and services requirements. This role requires consistent onsite presence (minimum of three days per week) to ensure close coordination with Company stakeholders and alignment with project objectives.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pre-Award Services

• Document Review and Development – Review and prepare bid lists, scopes of work, pricing schedules, specifications, drawings, and related documentation to ensure completeness and clarity prior to tender issuance.
• Tender Management – Draft and issue RFQs and ITTs in accordance with Company templates; manage tender processes including clarifications and evaluations.
• Contract Clarifications – Prepare draft responses to bidder contract clarifications for subsequent Company legal review and approval.
• Negotiation Facilitation – Facilitate negotiations with tenderers in the presence of, and under the direction of, Company representatives.
• Contract Award – Support the development of award recommendations; facilitate the contract award process. Final approvals remain the sole responsibility of the Company.

Post-Award Services

• Supplier management (progress and expenditure tracking).
• Expediting to ensure compliance with delivery requirements.
• Logistics coordination.
• Oversight and administration of quality audits mandated by the Company.

Deliverables

• Regular progress reports on procurement activities.
• Formal bid tabulation and evaluation reports.
• Drafts and final versions of RFPs, RFQs, and contracts.
• A log of all change orders.
• Final contract close-out documentation.
• Any other deliverables required by the Company.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:

• All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies' Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
• Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
• Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
• Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED. Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Management, Logistics or related field highly desired or equivalent work experience in purchasing and supply chain.
• Product knowledge of all materials and services being purchased, what is being built and supplier base required.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of project procurement process, procedures and terminology, sourcing strategy, commercial terms, applicable laws and regulations, the Company's
• Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.
• Advanced understanding of economic factors which affect project costs, schedule and profit impact of decisions.
• Progressive experience in procurement / contracting, supplier quality and business systems, and development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Experience with bid evaluation, purchase negotiation and commercial recommendation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers.
• Ability to persuade individuals with differing opinions or interest to change criteria or methods, accept findings or reach agreement on a variety of technical or commercial points.
• Proficiency with Procurement Software, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software and MS Office including Word, Excel and/or Access, PowerPoint with ability to download, manipulate and report data.
• Ability to pay close attention to details.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement and contract management for major capital projects, preferably within the energy sector.
• Strong knowledge of pre-award and post-award procurement processes.
• Proficiency in supplier management, tender preparation, and contract negotiations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent priorities while maintaining compliance with Company standards and timelines.
• Familiarity with long-lead equipment procurement will be considered an advantage.

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