Senior Purchaser - Solar; Construction

Description

• Execute and direct specific procurement plans and programs, to reduce costs to meet schedule requirements and ensure quality.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to procurement practice, mentor and guide less experienced purchasers.
• Directs the preparation of procurement documents and agreements.
• Directs commercial bid evaluations of supplier proposals and coordinate technical evaluations and recommendations.
• Manages supplier submittals to facilitate the execution of agreements.
• Oversees the quality assurance and quality control activities and processes.
• Evaluate and negotiate the procurement of equipment, materials, and subcontracts as assigned.
• Lead in the proposal and selection process and facilitate pre-bid meetings.
• Evaluate suppliers' overall performance and recommend and implement process enhancements.
• Review purchase order documents, procurement status reports and expediting reports for submission.
• Submit comprehensive and complete procurement packages to the engineering group.
• Present Project Procurement Status and Material Status Reports.
• Participate in recruitment and development of staff.
• Provide performance feedback to managers about staff performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction, Law or related field. and 7 years direct purchasing experience, project procurement, project field procurement, materials management, or EPC procurement experience required.
• Or applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirement.
• Procurement, contract administration, and claims management experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, proven analytical and problem-solving skills and proven effective ability to negotiate.
• Capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Experience in devising new approaches to purchasing problems encountered.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge of terms and conditions related to procurement of engineered equipment.
• Expert understanding of logistics, freight, and tax implications.
• CPM Certification preferred.
• Or CPSM Certification preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Procurement

US-MO-Kansas City

Full-time

Yes, 20 % of the Time

264795

Experienced #LI-MF #CDB