[Hiring] Buyer II/III @ONEOK

Role Description

This position is eligible for remote work in one of the following states: Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, or Wyoming. This position will require some travel for office meetings, as needed, to our corporate office in Tulsa, OK.

Procures and expedites services, supplies, and equipment. This position may be filled as either a Buyer II or Buyer III. The level offered will be determined at the time of hire based on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and demonstrated capabilities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Handle complex and high-value purchases, negotiates pricing and contractual terms with suppliers, manages vendor relationships, and provides guidance on procurement policies and best practices to meet required timelines.
• Requires strong analytical negotiation, communication, and supplier-management skills, as well as a thorough understanding of IT products, licensing models, and procurement processes.
• Responsible for managing the sourcing and purchasing of information technology products, services, software, hardware, and related solutions.
• Partners closely with IT, Accounting, Legal, IT Security, and business stakeholders to ensure technology purchases are cost-effective, compliant, timely, and aligned with organization requirements.
• Prepare and update policies and procedures for company purchasing manual; communicate information or instructions regarding policies and procedures to vendors, manufacturers, and other company employees.
• Calculate, analyze, verify, and maintain items including but not limited to:
  • Proposals
  • Specifications
  • Quotes
  • Competitive Bids
  • Invoices
  • Receipts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration or related field or an equivalent combination of formal education and job-related knowledge or experience.

Requirements

• Experience with and knowledge of purchasing policies and procedures.
• Experience in use and function of office equipment and applicable software.
• Experience and training including, but not limited to:
  • Purchasing functions
  • Communications/interpersonal skills
  • Experience reading and interpreting catalogues, contracts, warranty agreements, specifications, forms, reports, and correspondence.
  • Experience composing and preparing contracts, reports, business cases, quotes, and correspondence.
  • Experience developing information and making presentations to groups and individuals.
  • Experience interacting, negotiating, assisting, and communicating effectively.
  • Experience with source to pay systems; Ariba or ERP is a nice to have.
  • Experience with ServiceNow is a plus.

Benefits

• Remote work opportunity.
• Travel to office if requested.

Company Description

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email [email protected] or call 1-855-663-6547.