Purchaser

Job Summary:

NOV is looking for a reliable, detail-orientated individual to join our team. The Purchaser will be responsible for buying products and services needed to produce goods for NOV or for third parties in a high-paced environment. This include finished products along with manufacturing and production materials, while ensuring that NOV is receiving the best possible price and on-time delivery from respective vendors.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Cradle to grave purchasing of materials and supplies required for production, sales & inventory.
• Expedite POs as time allows.
• Verify items from drawings, diagrams and schematic drawings when required.
• Adjusts purchasing priorities as a result rush orders.
• Review technical specifications for materials.
• Sourcing suppliers based on price, availability, necessity, quality and logistical expenses when not specified by Engineering.
• Develop and maintain contacts with existing and new suppliers. Responsible for acquiring all information and paperwork required to set up a "new vendor" and entering it for approval through intercompany software.
• Coordinate with freight agencies to arrange shipping and ensure timely deliveries.
• Reconcile any accounts payable issues within A/P software and communicate with A/P clerks when necessary.
• Prepare and store record-keeping documents as required by Compliance.
• Assist the Warehouse with order information and discrepancies.
• Responsible to follow all applicable company and corporate policies, guiding principles, procedures and programs; support processes & HSE requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements (Minimum Education and Experience):

• Min 2 years purchasing experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience purchasing in a manufacturing setting considered an preferred.
• Knowledge of raw materials & the ability to perform material takeoffs would be given special consideration.
• High proficiency with MS Office products, particularly Excel, Teams & Outlook.

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to work with professionalism and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to change in a very dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with multiple departments, in a team setting and autonomously.
• Excellent communication skills: strong writing and verbal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Honesty and integrity with a focus on driving for results
• Dealing with ambiguity.

Preferred method of application and to view all opportunities visit: https://www.nov.com/Careers

NOV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination or Harassment of Any Kind: NOV is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for everyone and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. NOV values inclusion and diversity; we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

With over 40 different locations in Canada, and 35,000 people worldwide, NOV is proud to offer their employees competitive pay and excellent benefits, Employer retirement plan contributions, Health Spending account and employer paid premiums. We are also proud to provide on the job training, with potential for advancement within our organization and an Educational Assistance Program

NOV thanks all interested applicants, however only those selected for interview will be contacted