The Buyer is responsible for ensuring excellence for the day-to-day procurement activities for the Company. This role involves coordinating with multiple departments to ensure the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials, services, and subcontractors. The Associate Buyer will focus on proposal planning, project execution, and continuous improvement while developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Project Execution
Solicit bids, evaluate quotations, select suppliers, and execute contracts in line with project needs
Coordinate the scheduling and expediting of deliverables, services, and materials to meet project timelines
Ensure all contracts are closed out properly, with all terms fulfilled and documented
Collaboration
Work closely with Estimating, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure proposal compliance and accuracy
Collaborate with Operations, Scheduling, Field Engineering, Site Administration, Finance, and Legal teams as needed
Maintain and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure smooth PO execution and address any issues that arise
Customer Focus
Oversee warranty efforts, ensuring resolution of issues post-project completion
Perform other related duties as required to support the procurement function and project goals
Continuous Improvement
Engage in continuous improvement efforts to enhance procurement processes and supplier relationships
Conduct post-project and annual supplier evaluations to assess performance and identify areas for improvement
Critical Thinking
Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and deliverables, ensuring timely adjustments
Negotiate commercial terms and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors, securing favorable terms for the company
Quality Control
Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and project specifications
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree preferred with 0-2 years of related work experience; or strong construction industry related work experience
Strong negotiating and analytical skills
Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management
Our benefits cover you and your family on day one! In addition, we offer vacation pay, holiday pay, 401K match, wellness awards, and so much more!
Final offers may vary based on multiple factors, including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting. Expected Base Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000.
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Effective your first day of employment!
Wellness Programs and Awards Get healthier while earning discounts to your premiums!
Gym Reimbursement and Weight Loss Benefit
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Full match up to 4% effective your first day of employment!
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Eligible for annual bonus
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education
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