Company ProfileOceaneering is a leading provider of essential services and technologies to the international Oil and Gas industry. We have a worldwide reputation for innovative, safe and environmentally-friendly solutions to key exploration and production challenges.Position SummarySummaryThe Buyer is responsible to executes the process of low complexity ordering of goods, supplies, equipment, and services in accordance with prescribed purchasing policies, regulations, and procedures. The Buyer is expected to understand the schedules, risks to orders and manages a supplier's individual order performance to requirements. Monitors and reports status and progress of orders to procurement leaders.This position will be reporting to the Operations Manager and based in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.Duties & ResponsibilitiesDuties and Responsibilities include (but are not limited) to the following:CORE FUNCTION¿ Plan, negotiate, and execute purchase agreements with domestic and international suppliers.¿ Establish and maintain vendor relationships.¿ Evaluate vendor performance and assist with maintenance of approved supplier list.¿ Place orders in accordance with engineering specifications and other requirements.¿ Negotiate price and delivery to meet project requirements. Expedite orders as needed to ensure that delivery dates are met.¿ Understand and interpret technical data to prepare and issue Requests for Quotes (RFQs). Analyze quotes to select or recommend suppliers.¿ Attend and participate in project meetings relating to procurement.¿ Adhere to Quality Management System.¿ Resolve receiving problems that may include quality issues, rejected materials or shipments, and part number discrepancies.¿ Resolve material and part returns due to warranty claims, incorrect shipments, or freight damage. Submit claims for carrier freight damage.¿ Work with Accounting Department to solve complex problems pertaining to procurement.¿ Additional duties as assigned.General¿ The list of job duties described above is not exclusive or exhaustive and the employee may be required to undertake tasks that may reasonably be expected within the scope of the job.¿ Assist with any other duties as and when required; and¿ Undertake specific projects as instructed by Management.HSEQ¿ Ensure that the Safety policies and procedures are understood and adhered to so far as is reasonably practicable in order to ensure a safe working environment.¿ Promote a strong HSE culture at all times.¿ Ensure that personnel identify with and achieve, the necessary Health and Safety performance standards associated with the relative risks to personnel and plant in their environment and daily work.¿ Ensure that business and HSE risk implications of integrity issues are clearly identified and assessed for consideration within the Oceaneering Integrity Management Team and communicated to the Client.¿ Carry out work in accordance with the Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems.¿ Perform the assigned tasks with due diligence regarding the Integrated Management Systems for the Company; and¿ Eliminate waste of whatever form, to suggest the use of more environmentally friendly substances and practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the environment.Supervisory Responsibilities§ This position has NO direct supervisory responsibilities.QualificationsQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.REQUIRED· Minimum bachelor’s degree with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience as Buyer or similar position.· Up to date knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.· Excellent knowledge of local content law with hands-on experience in sourcing material, products, services, and commodities in and outside of Malaysia.
Strong communication and influencing skills.
Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
DESIRED· Experience with PeopleSoft is a plus.· Strong knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft tools, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.· Ability to work in a remote area supporting different business sectors with fast-paced environment with on-time delivery as a priority in and outside of Malaysia.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other CharacteristicsRequired Skills and Aptitudes
Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goal.
Knowledge of department's policies, rules, regulations, business goals, vision, organizational structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, and values, etc.
Ability to establish and maintain project priorities.
Identifies what needs to be done and takes action before being asked or required.
Be self-starting, highly organized, outgoing with excellent people skills
Communicate concisely with all levels inside and outside the company.
Strong mathematical skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-volume environment with minimum supervision.
Closing StatementWorking ConditionsThis position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.§ Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night§ Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace§ Work surface is stable (flat)Physical Activity/RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position is considered LIGHT work.OCCASIONALFREQUENTCONSTANT§ Lift up to 20 pounds§ Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching§ Lift up to 10 pounds§ Standing§ Repetitive movements of arms and hands§ Sit with back supported
