Senior Facilities Buyer

Job overview

The Senior Facilities Buyer role is onsite in Houston, TX; compensation is not specified. The position supports SM Energy’s procurement and operational needs, with oil and gas experience preferred. The role owns procurement for assigned capital-project categories from request for proposal through equipment delivery and project close-out. It coordinates sourcing, vendor performance, schedules, documentation, and stakeholder updates to support safe, timely, cost-effective operations.

What you'll do

• Manage procurement from RFP through delivery and project close-out
• develop sourcing strategies for facilities equipment, PVF, and electrical/automation categories
• analyze vendor performance, timelines, and cost savings
• coordinate with engineers, project managers, consultants, and vendors
• track fabrication and delivery
• maintain procurement documentation for audits
• train and coach stakeholders on procurement policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior facilities buyer

sm energy

houston tx

procurement

strategic sourcing

capital projects

facilities equipment

vendor management

category management

rfp

supply chain

oil and gas

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation programs, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities, and work-related allowances.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred with 8+ years of supply chain, procurement, or category-management experience; an associate degree with 10+ years is also considered. Capital equipment purchasing and strategic sourcing experience required; oil and gas experience preferred.

About the employer

SM-Energy Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations. Sector: 21.