Buyer/ Planner

Overview: As a leader in the oilfield services industry, Baker Hughes offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high performance organization. Baker Hughes’ seven divisions provide products and services for oil and gas wells. Our leading technologies – and our ability to apply them safely and effectively – create value for our customers and our shareholders. Engineers, scientists, technicians and business professionals can make their careers at Baker Hughes in research, development, manufacturing, field operations, sales, finance, IT, marketing and human resources.Responsibilities:
Buyer Responsibilities: Under general supervision, places orders for varieties of materials/supplies, usually with established vendors. Interviews or contacts supplier salespersons, and secures bids. May expedite the filling of orders by suppliers to meet production. Substitutes items within pre-approved guidelines. Has authority to commit company to purchases within a minimum set dollar amount as established by management. Planner Responsibilities: Maximizes production capacity by establishing, adjusting and monitoring production schedules consistent with master schedules. Works on tasks and instructions associated with processes and/or equipment to be used for sequence of operations to meet needs for finished goods. Revises and reschedules orders to meet production requirement. Identifies, locates and evaluates alternate sources of supply to facilitate cost competitiveness. May recommend new developments in materials and supplies and on improving quality and cost of purchases. Handles special projects, as assigned.Posted: 9/12/2006
End Date: None
REQUIREMENTS
Good communication skills. Good negotiation skills. SAP experience. Basic analytical skills. Basic knowledge of production process and flow throughout the manufacturing shop.