Corporate Buyer Lombard, IL

overview

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).

• handle complex buyout packages that require buyer to review specifications for sourcing of materials and/or services.
• prepare request for quotations/invitations to bid (rfqs/itbs) packages based on commodity assignment (that include spec/drawings).
• obtain solicitations/bids from sources of supply and/or new sources.
• ensure if it’s a new source of supply that buyer is vetting the new source in parallel w/buyout package.
• follow-up on rfq packets and/or all bidders so as to ensure bids are received in a timely fashion (per required timeline).
• maintain constant communication w/all stakeholders on buyout packages.
• receive and review bid packages with vp of procurement and/or stakeholders.
• communicate w/all bidders and ensure a best and final offer (bafo) is always requested.
• negotiate best terms and conditions, i.e. Submittal/fabrication/material lead times, payment terms, etc.
• be the liason between bidders and our project site team so as to ensure bidders’ technical questions are answered in a timely fashion.
• ensure all technical questions/answers are shared w/all bidders so as to ensure all bidders have equall access to said information.
• communicate w/work package manager (wpm) and all stakeholders so as to ensure accurate materials are procured per bill of material (bom)/specifications/requirements.
• 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.
• make vendor recommendations to wpm all while ensuring he/she has reviewed the buyout from a technical perspective.
• procure materials that are agreed upon with wpm and the project team.
• generate purchase orders in purchase order system (viewpoint) and log purchase orders into material tracking report.
• attend daily procurement/logistics meetings and other meetings (as requested).
• perform daily quality control (qc) checks on purchase orders and/or reports for other team members (as needed).
• other duties as assigned.

• minimum bachelor’s degree in related field is a must (business administration preferred).
• must have a minimum of 7-10 years of solid procurement experience as a buyer preferably in the construction industry.
• must have excellent understanding of procurement techniques/requirements.
• must have excellent ability to learn and follow procurement/logistics policies and procedures.
• must have above-average/strong negotiation skills.
• must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• must have strong multi-tasking skills.
• must have strong analytical skills.
• must be well organized, detail-oriented and highly motivated.
• must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• must be proficient in microsoft office suite, especially in excel.
• must have impeccable customer service skills. In our area of business, we treat everyone as a customer
• must be able to evaluate and use relevant information along with individual judgment to suggest ways to improve work processes (process improvement).
• must always avoid conflicts of interest, all while maintaining confidentiality of bid submissions and providing equal access to bidding information.

• u.s. Citizenship is a must.
• must be a team player and look at challenges as opportunities for new knowledge and growth
• must be able to secure and maintain a security clearance at the required level

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.