Associate Buyer

Haugland Group, a privately-owned Long Island, New York-based civil infrastructure and energy construction company, has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Associate Buyer to join our team.

The Associate Buyer will be a part of the team that purchases goods and services to support projects that the company has been awarded. A focus of this position will be concentrated on corporate travel, overseeing and optimizing Haugland Group and its affiliates' business travel program.

Key Functions:

• Crafting travel policies and procedures: Develop comprehensive policies and guidelines that govern employee travel, ensuring consistency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with legal and safety regulations.
• Negotiating contracts: Establish partnerships with airlines, hotels, and other travel suppliers to secure competitive rates and favorable terms for HG.
• Analyzing travel data: Leverage advanced analytics tools to analyze travel data and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Providing travel reports and data insights: Generate comprehensive travel reports that offer valuable insights into travel expenditure and compliance rates.
• Work with travel leads: Create a cohesive team approach.
• Other Duties: Assist with other functions in the day-to-day activity of the Procurement department.

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with vendors.
• Proficiency in relevant software.
• Knowledge of retail math and metrics.
• Some experience in retail, merchandising, or purchasing is often preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in business or a related field is often required.

Why Haugland?

Compensation range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000. We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), short/long term disability, and life insurance.

• We offer a 401k with 5% employer match.
• Potential for annual performance-based raise.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid company-observed holidays.
• Educational and professional advancement opportunities.
• Frequent company-sponsored events.
• Relaxed, friendly office.
• Fast-paced, exciting environment.

At Haugland Group, our benefits are designed to convey company culture and values which has employees at its forefront.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability).

• Associate

• Full-time

• Purchasing
• Industries:
  Construction