Category Buyer I or II; High Voltage

Category Buyer I or II (High Voltage)

Job Location s: US-ND-Fargo, US-CO-Centennial, US-AZ-Phoenix, US-IN-Indianapolis, US-TX-Dallas, US-IN-Clinton

Requisition :

# of Openings: 1

Candidate Search Category:
Procurement

Service Line: WZK-Wanzek Construction, Inc.

The Category Buyer I or II is responsible for leading and acting as the point of contact for end-to-end purchasing lifecycle of materials, including planning and executing purchase orders, determining transport, executing agreements, expediting material, and resolving quality and invoice issues. The position ensures materials are purchased at the lowest total cost while maintaining quality, reliability, and urgency considerations. The Category Buyer partners with the Category team to build and leverage category strategies and manage supplier performance, responsible for tactical purchasing activities of assigned commodities, and establishing and maintaining vendor and internal customer relationships.

The position follows, improves, and maintains processes and systems utilized by the company.

• Develop plans, generate, adjust and expedite purchase orders based upon requisitions, project insights, drawing take-offs, billing of materials (BOM), and inventory strategies.
• Lead initiatives to expedite tracking and monitoring of purchase orders efficiently and communicate any impacts to the Planner and Project Manager.
• Distribute and facilitate day-to-day communication with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, system data integrity, and ordering parameters.
• Communicate site access maps and relevant transport and communication information to suppliers.
• Ensure suppliers comply with safety, quality, and performance requirements.
• Build strong knowledge of assigned category, manufacturing process, key supplier capabilities, pricing, and should-cost models.
• Keep abreast of new and emerging technologies related to procurement practices and assigned category.
• Review spend trends and market projections to support sourcing decisions and maintain competitiveness for assigned commodities.
• Facilitate meetings internally and externally to manage, track, and expedite orders.
• Maintain clear communication channels with internal stakeholders regarding deviations from best practices if project delivery dates are at risk.
• Verify requisition data and resolve discrepancies through detailed communication with requisitioners and suppliers.
• Participate in vendor negotiations and identify deviations from standard contract terms.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including legal, commercial services, permitting, insurance, accounting, and preconstruction to ensure contract compliance and proper documentation.
• Own purchase order book by ensuring data cleanliness, completeness, and reliability from requisition to payment.
• Oversee vendor submittals related to materials and ensure processes are followed timely and resolve issues as they arise.
• Provide input to Project Scheduling team for project schedules, including vendor lead times and material lead times.
• Participate in regular business reviews with suppliers to review performance including safety, quality, timeliness, and competitiveness.
• Maintain procurement data, support KPI reporting, and assist with project closeout and administrative procurement activities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance or equivalent.
• One+ years of related experience in purchasing, planning or related supply chain function.
• Experience with in construction industries preferred.

• Knowledge of construction processes, materials, purchasing processes and procedures.
• Data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Accuracy, precision, and adherence to procedures and standards.
• Collaboration, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Finance, or equivalent.
• Three+ years related experience in purchasing, planning or related supply chain function.
• Experience with in construction industries preferred.

• Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies and terms and conditions with each supplier and commodity markets.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgement and critical thinking.
• Knowledge of materials, purchasing processes and procedures.
• Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal and communication skills.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Read and interpret engineering and technical documents.
• Accuracy, precision, and adherence to procedures and standards.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Professional interaction with all levels within the organization and with clients and suppliers.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

• When visiting job sites, work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks requiring basic safety precautions.
• May involve…