Buyer I

United Weld Holdings has an exciting opportunity available for a Buyer
-Level I, to be an integral part of our Procurement team. The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and procuring tubular steel products for pipe spooling.

• Maintain and strengthen relationship with suppliers.
• Develop new supply sources when needed.
• Negotiate lower costs with vendors.
• Measure and track internal performance and responsible spend.
• Approve purchase orders and invoices based on approval levels.
• Ensure proper documentation is sent from the suppliers and that all purchasing activities adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Be aware of market forces, which have significant bearing on relevant negotiations or future purchases.
• Pursue cost reductions on a continuing basis.
• Work with vendors both on-site and off-site to maintain proper inventory levels, quality, and delivery for purchased items.
• Ability to negotiate and maintain contract agreements for strategic commodities.

• Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.
• Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.
• 1‑2 years’ experience.
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not require exercising independent judgment.
• Reports to a supervisor or manager.

• Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.
• Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.
• 2‑5 years of experience.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks.
• Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Reports to a supervisor or manager.

• Responsible for purchasing and negotiating major materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.
• Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.
• May require a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of a procurement department and of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Reports to a head of a unit/department.

• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self‑confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Tactful – Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Relationship Building – Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co‑workers.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED):
  Preferred.

• Buyer I: 1 to 2 years.
• Buyer II: 2 to 5 years.
• Buyer III:
  Minimum of 8 years.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and intermediate knowledge of the full Microsoft Office Suite.

• Knowledge of contracts and materials.