Buyer
The Opportunity
- Buyer at a growth-oriented energy company
- Opportunity to directly impact safe, reliable, and cost-effective refinery operations through effective materials management and procurement execution
- Contribute to cost savings, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Gain exposure to refinery turnarounds, capital projects, and day-to-day operational support
- Grow within a collaborative, team-oriented procurement organization
- Reporting to the Contracts & Sourcing Manager at Par Montana, you will be responsible for supporting the procurement process and ensuring the efficient acquisition of goods and services as you collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage with suppliers, and assist in sourcing activities to meet our organization's procurement needs.
Key activities include:
- Assist in the procurement of goods and services, including conducting market research and identifying potential suppliers
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to meet dynamic business needs
- Develop procurement expertise across MRO materials, equipment, and services
- Build and manage supplier relationships that drive value, reliability, and performance
- Participate in supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management processes
- Analyze and evaluate supplier proposals and bids to ensure cost-effectiveness
- Assist in the development and execution of procurement strategies
- Track and report on procurement metrics and key performance indicators
- Execute purchase orders for materials, equipment, and services in support of refinery operations, maintenance, and turnarounds
- Obtain and evaluate supplier quotes to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and service levels
- Expedite orders and proactively manage delivery schedules to ensure continuity of operations
- Resolve invoice discrepancies, delivery issues, and supplier performance concerns
- Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure data integrity within ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with warehouse teams to optimize stock availability
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Qualifications
To meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
Additional qualifications include:
- High school diploma or equivalent required;
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in procurement or supply chain management required
- Self-starter with excellent follow-up and organizational skills required
- Knowledge of SAP ERP/MRP systems, SAP and Ariba preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel preferred
About Us
At Par Pacific, we own and operate market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically complex markets. We have built a team of oil and gas industry veterans and subject matter experts to lead our organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative, problem solving approach. We bring our diverse strengths and motivation to complex markets where we seek out diamonds in the rough. As a nimble, growing organization, we actively pursue new opportunities with corporate financing know-how, respond to local market demands, and adapt to changing external environments.
More Good Reasons to work for Par Pacific
Unique Culture
There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific - a niche player in the energy space. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific employees. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals who love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.
Location, Location, Location
Because Par Pacific operates in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. You will work in Billings, Montana, the heart of Yellowstone Country. We have outdoor recreation in all directions and it’s less than an hour from the mountains. And, as Montana’s largest city, Billings offers options to balance life, work and play — with trails for walking and biking, historic sites, plenty of dining options, a myriad of cultural choices, and the largest healthcare sector between Minneapolis and Spokane.
Opportunistic growth strategy
At Par Pacific, we look for operations with strong fundamentals and great employees who can move a business forward. Our management team has deep experience in the energy industry, as well as in leading mergers, acquisitions, and integrations of newly acquired companies.
Focused on the future
We are an energy company that has recognized the imperative and embraced the opportunity to begin the transition from fossil fuels. We are developing products that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Excellent compensation and benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, a robust allotment of paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, retirement savings plans, educational reimbursement, and more. Full-time employees (and their families) are offered medical (with prescription coverage), dental, vision, voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance, Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program. Employees can purchase company stock at discounted prices through the Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Our Headquarters
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. We are a growing energy company focused on renewable and conventional fuels in the Western United States. Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado. Our common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the trading symbol "PARR".
Our Refineries and Logistics Operations
We own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 219 Mbpd. Par Pacific owns and operates one of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with 94,000 bpd of operating refining capacity, a logistics system supplying the major islands of the state and 90 retail locations. In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns and operates 124,000 bpd of combined refining capacity and related multimodal logistics systems.
Our Retail Operations
We own and operate over 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and over 30 retail locations in Washington and Idaho under the nomnom brand.
Par Pacific is an equal opportunity employer
Par Pacific prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.
Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls or unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.
