What are you going to do

Brunel is seeking an Unconventional Buying Specialist to work in Spring, TX for initially 1 year contract.

This role supports procurement and supply chain management by executing commercial strategies through the request for quotation process, managing purchase orders, and supporting invoice troubleshooting.

The position focuses on categories such as PVFF/MRO, Sand, Chemicals, and Rotating Equipment within the Upstream Unconventional business unit.

Responsibilities:

Request and validate vendor setup in procurement and accounting systems
Form, issue, and administer purchase orders and change orders valued between $10k-$100k+
Facilitate and analyze quotations for business units as needed
Assist in resolving account payables issues tied to purchase orders
Conduct simple commercial negotiations and review basic terms and conditions
Manage vendor relationships to ensure smooth procurement operations

Interfaces:

Procurement: Unconventional Procurement Managers, Category Managers, Supply Chain Operations
Business Line/Others: Unconventional Business Unit, Requisitioners, Supply Chain/Material Coordinators
Legal and Finance departments

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (preferred)
Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Essential skills and knowledge

Experience & Skills:

1-5 years of experience in procurement, contract drafting (with legal support), materials management, and administration of change orders
Knowledge of supply chain, inventory, planning, and scheduling
Oil and gas industry experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Oracle/SAP, OpenInvoice, and Power BI
Strong understanding of the full Source-to-Pay process
Strong negotiation skills and customer service orientation
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work effectively in a collaborative setting
Willingness to work overtime and/or be on call, if required

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Closing: November 01, 2025

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Vacancy reference: TR-266674

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Stephanie Lopes

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