Rate: $35/hr - $40/hr Location: Deer Park, TX 77536 Schedule: 5-day work week (Hybrid/3-days onsite, 2 days remote) Duration: 3-months (potential for perm) Overview As a Buyer II, you will contribute to critical energy security and transition initiatives. We offer a safe, inclusive, and rewarding workplace environment where equality, diversity, and professional growth are at the forefront of our business values. Responsibilities Procurement & Sourcing: Purchase materials, parts, supplies, and equipment in full compliance with established company purchasing policies and procedures, optimizing price, delivery, and commercial terms. Analyze low-risk market dynamics, cost drivers, and supplier alternatives. Contract Administration & Management: Draft contract requirements and technical specifications for a small portfolio or business area. Coordinate subcontractor and supplier activities, serving as the primary point of contact for vendor execution. Process & RFQ Oversight: Manage and streamline the end-to-end procurement process (from need identification and supplier selection to payment and record-keeping). Support the organizational transition from Procure-to-Pay (P2P) to Source-to-Pay (S2P) across USA and Canada terminals. Data & Cost Analysis: Collect, analyze, and evaluate cost data using preset tools and formats. Identify budget variances or opportunities to improve profitability, compiling key financial and analytical reports for senior leadership. Operational Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement: Identify instances of non-compliance with organizational policies and regulatory codes. Resolve query inquiries from internal/external stakeholders and arrange alignment meetings to foster commitment. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field. Experience: 1-3 years of procurement or supply chain management experience (experienced practitioner capable of working independently). Technical & System Skills: Full competence in procurement software (Oracle Fusion preferred) and standard office computer applications. Core Competencies: Strong negotiation capabilities, contract administration, costing & budgeting skills, data analysis, and procurement quality management. Behavioral Skills: High accountability, collaborative mindset, strong customer focus, courage to address complex issues, and real-time situational adaptability. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.