Corporate Buyer

<p><b>Corporate BUYER</b></p> <p>CORPORATE Buyers are responsible for the procurement of construction materials, EQUIPMENT, and/or services in support of international projects and corporate objectives. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of solid procuring materials experience. EXPERIENCE IN construction IS A PLUS. Candidates must have SOLID AND PROVEN BUYING EXPERIENCE ALONG W/STRONG NEGOTIATIONS EXPERIENCE.  Work hours are 8-5 pm (or agreed upon time w/Manager) – work from home on Fridays. Salary UP TO $110K per year (BASED ON PROVEN TRACK RECORD AND EXPERIENCE).</p> <p> </p> <p><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>HANDLE COMPLEX BUYOUT PACKAGES THAT REQUIRE BUYER TO REVIEW SPECIFICATIONS FOR SOURCING OF MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES.</li> <li>Prepare Request for Quotations/Invitations to Bid (RFQs/ITBs) packages based on commodity assignment (THAT INCLUDE SPEC/DRAWINGS).</li> <li>Obtain solicitations/bids from sources of supply AND/OR NEW SOURCES.</li> <li>ENSURE IF IT’S A NEW SOURCE OF SUPPLY THAT BUYER IS VETTING THE NEW SOURCE IN PARALLEL W/BUYOUT PACKAGE.</li> <li>Follow-up on RFQ packets and/or all bidders so as to ensure bids are received in a timely fashion (per required timeline).</li> <li>Maintain constant communication w/all stakeholders on buyout packages.</li> <li>Receive and review bid packages with VP of Procurement AND/OR STAKEHOLDERS.</li> <li>communicate w/all bidders and ensure a best and final offer (bafo) is always requested.</li> <li>NEGOTIATE BEST tERMS AND CONDITIONS, I.E. SUBMITTAL/FABRICATION/MATERIAL LEAD TIMES, PAYMENT TERMS, ETC.</li> <li>BE THE LIASON BETWEEN BIDDERS AND OUR PROJECT SITE TEAM SO AS TO ENSURE BIDDERS’ TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED IN A TIMELY FASHION.</li> <li>ENSURE ALL TECHNICAL QUESTIONS/ANSWERS ARE SHARED W/ALL BIDDERS SO AS TO ENSURE ALL BIDDERS HAVE EQUALL ACCESS TO SAID INFORMATION.</li> <li>Communicate w/work package manager (wpm) and all stakeholders so as to ensure accurate materials are procured per bill of material (bom)/specifications/requirements.</li> <li>Work closely w/WPM to ensure best possible source of supply is chosen, i.e. not only on price, but also on lead time/availability and proven vendor customer service record.</li> <li>Make vendor recommendations to wpm all while ensuring he/she has reviewed the buyout from a technical perspective.</li> <li>Procure materials that are agreed upon with wpm and the Project Team.</li> <li>Generate purchase orders in Purchase Order system (ViewPoint) and log Purchase Orders into Material Tracking Report.</li> <li>Attend daily Procurement/Logistics meetings and other meetings (as requested).</li> <li>Perform daily quality control (QC) checks on purchase orders and/or reports for other team members (as needed).</li> <li>Other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><b>Experience, Education and Skills</b></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Minimum BACHELOR’S Degree in related field is a MUST (Business Administration preferred).</li> <li>Must have a minimum of 7-10 years of solid Procurement experience AS A BUYER preferably in the construction industry.</li> <li>Must have EXCELLENT understanding of procurement techniques/requirements.</li> <li>Must have EXCELLENT ability to learn AND FOLLOW Procurement/Logistics policies and procedures.</li> <li>Must have ABOVE-AVERAGE/strong negotiation skills.</li> <li>Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.</li> <li>MUST HAVE STRONG MULTI-TASKING SKILLS.</li> <li>Must have strong analytical skills.</li> <li>Must be well organized, detail-oriented and highly motivated.</li> <li>Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.</li> <li>Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Excel.</li> <li>Must have impeccable customer service skills. In our area of business, we treat everyone as a customer</li> <li>Must be able to evaluate and use relevant information along with individual judgment to suggest ways to improve work processes (Process Improvement).</li> <li>MUST ALWAYS AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, ALL WHILE MAINTAINING CONFIDENTIALITY OF BID SUBMISSIONS AND PROVIDING EQUAL ACCESS TO BIDDING INFORMATION.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><b>Key Requirements</b></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>U.S. Citizenship is a MUST.</li> <li>Must be a team player and look at challenges as opportunities for new knowledge and growth</li> <li>Must be able to SECURE and MAINTAIN a security clearance at the required level</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Our demands are high, as are the rewards; we offer an excellent benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 17 vacation/PTO days as well as matching 401k.</p>