Field Sourcing Buyer - Petrochemical

Burrow Global is seeking a dedicated and skilled Field Sourcing Buyer /Rental Equipment Coordinator to join our team for a 6-month assignment with a prominent petrochemical company located in the heart of Downtown Houston. This pivotal role is essential for ensuring the seamless management and optimization of rental equipment and processes, while also facilitating the strategic procurement of services and materials under the guidance of the Category Manager. The successful candidate will integrate technical expertise with strong analytical and communication abilities to support the organization’s operations, ensuring they remain safe, efficient, and compliant with industry standards.

In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing the rental process from start to finish. Your efforts will ensure that equipment is maintained, readily available, and utilized to its fullest potential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and possess a strong commitment to upholding the company's standards of excellence. You will play a crucial part in driving cost savings and optimizing resource management, ultimately contributing to the organization's overall success.

Key Responsibilities:

Rental Process Management:

• Equipment Coordination: Effectively coordinate equipment reservations and rental agreements, ensuring optimal scheduling for deliveries and pickups to minimize costs and maximize efficiency. This includes working closely with both suppliers and internal teams to align on timelines and logistics.
• Inventory Monitoring: Regularly monitor equipment availability, inventory levels, and maintenance schedules, collaborating with suppliers and company stakeholders. Your goal will be to ensure all equipment is ready for use and in optimal condition, reducing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Inventory Tracking: Maintain an accurate record of equipment inventory, adjusting levels as necessary in coordination with suppliers and the Category Manager. Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies.
• Supplier Management: Consolidate rentals under preferred supplier agreements, developing and implementing processes that minimize rental leakages to non-preferred suppliers. Foster strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliability and performance.
• Data Analysis: Analyze rental data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement. Recommend and design processes that maximize equipment usage, minimize costs, and provide the best overall value to the organization.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain comprehensive rental records and documentation, providing regular status updates and generating detailed reports on rental activity, equipment utilization, and associated costs. Share these insights with management to enhance decision-making.
• Performance Metrics: Establish and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the optimization of the rental process. Use these metrics to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Maintenance Coordination: Collaborate with key stakeholders to schedule routine inspections and maintenance with suppliers, promptly addressing any performance concerns to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Sourcing Buyer:

• Category Management Support: Assist in the deployment of Category Management procurement strategies under the direction of the Category Manager. This includes understanding market trends and identifying potential suppliers.
• Bid Management: Prepare and manage bid packages, conduct various bid events (RFPs/RFQs/RFx), and engage in sourcing and contracting activities with integrity and transparency.
• Stakeholder Requirements: Accurately define stakeholder requirements, ensuring that suppliers adhere to the agreed scope of work and deliverables. Act as a liaison between internal teams and external suppliers to facilitate clear communication.
• Negotiation Expertise: Negotiate redlines, commercial terms, and agreements, leveraging insights gained from previous negotiations to achieve favorable outcomes for the company.
• Spend Analysis: Provide analytical support to monitor spending activity, identify instances of contract leakage, and report critical metrics to assist in effective category management. Use this data to inform strategic decision-making.
• Value Creation: Consistently deliver value through cost savings initiatives, cost avoidance strategies, and minimizing the total lifecycle costs associated with procurement.

Compliance and Ethical Standards:

• Ethical Conduct: Uphold the highest ethica