Who We Are

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.

 

Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.

 

Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business. important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: The Turnaround Buyer manages on site demands in order to ensure supply security by negotiating demands (which are not handled by Global or Regional Category Buyers) and by negotiating, bidding, issuing, and managing contracts, outline agreements, and purchase orders. The Turnaround Buyer demonstrates creativity and initiative and is able to weigh risks and opportunities associated with objectives of this role. The Turnaround Buyer works in a straightforward manner and performs tasks required in the job to generate required results. The Turnaround Buyer assures that the procurement process on site is aligned with policies and guidelines, driving negotiations with suppliers to deliver greatest total value.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Identify bid requirements for the site based on Delegation of Authority, Spend, and Regional Procurement Strategies, and developing documentation for approaching market players for specific products and services as appropriate to bring best value options to cross-functional team members for selection of best overall value.

Accountable for managing turnaround spend to total project spend levels to ensure projects completed under budget and on time

tracking and reporting savings and avoidances based on negotiations

implementing work processes, procedures, and guidelines as appropriate when passed down through the organization

Understand and ensure the Principles of Behavioral and Process Safety are followed.

Communicate and champion the Safety Principles to empower and enable others.

Preserve high standards of housekeeping and organization.

Good communication skills necessary, especially for interaction with external suppliers, procurement leaders, and other leaders in the organization

Is sensitive to interpersonal and intercultural differences

Interacts openly and honestly with others across the organization and externally

Works cooperatively and respects others’ contributions

Ability to understand and manage the inter-relationship between operational, technical, and commercial issues

Knows and complies with laws, rules, policies, and procedures

Delivers on commitments on time

Follows appropriate business ethics and other procurement guidelines pertaining to dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Ideal Background

Education: University graduate preferred

Experience: 10+ years related experience in a chemical/petrochemical and related in negotiation, development and contract management

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Negotiation and Management of Conflicts

Planning and Resources Management

Basic know how in Procurement techniques, methods, processes and strategies

Basic skills in using tools like SAP, excel and other databases

Basic English skills

Strategic thinking, planning and analytical skills to understand supply market dynamics, generate purchasing strategies, effectively negotiate agreements, and implement solutions to complex problems

Strong emphasis on ethics.

Good communication skills necessary, especially for interaction with external suppliers.

Interacts openly and honestly with others across the organization and externally

Knows and complies with laws, rules, policies, and procedures

Willingness to work in a service-oriented role.

Emotional intelligence.

Problem solving.

Conflict resolution.

Good communication skills

Willingness to work in a service-oriented role

Self-motivated, adaptable, creative, innovative, results-oriented

Good organization skills, ability to prioritize and handle competing demands on a daily basis

Customer focus – ability to provide high level of customer service internally and to external customers and suppliers

Sphere of influence – ability to influence, mediate, and persuade

Change Management – effective change management and conflict management experience

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry in excess of 25 lbs.

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Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.  

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. 

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.