Sr Buyer F

Overview

The Sr. Buyer performs duties in purchasing, including bid solicitation, bid analysis, negotiation, commitment of purchase orders and expediting the products/materials to site. Performs administration of purchase orders following commitments involving, scope changes, invoicing, and purchase order closeout.

Location & Travel Details: You can be based in any city or state in the U.S. This is a traveling, project based position, up to 90% of the time. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You’ll spend 8-18 months on average per project. We offer designated per diem in addition to an excellent base salary to support and help you cover living expenses.

This position is eligible for mobilization support (may include mileage reimbursement), and includes one longer weekend every four weeks for additional time at home.

• Work closely with the assigned procurement team to purchase the highest quality equipment and materials at the lowest possible cost, in correct amounts, per specifications and drawings.
• Learn processes around the research and evaluation of suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier’s reputation and history.
• Prepare and issue Request for Proposal (RFP) equipment/material packages to qualified suppliers.
• Work with engineering to answer all RFP questions presented by suppliers.
• Receive and evaluate proposals against RFP requirements, evaluate pricing structure, delivery time frames and modifications to terms and conditions.
• Negotiate best and final pricing from selected short-listed suppliers.
• Ensure that the company does not enter into any agreement with an external party which may harm the company’s policies and practices by performing due diligence and following vendor pre-qualification process.
• Works closely with field engineering, the material control team, home office procurement department, and accounts payables.
• Secure a completed purchasing requisition with final engineering documents, arrive at a mutually agreed set of terms and conditions and conform all purchase order exhibits/attachments.
• Monitor, support, and administer all issued field purchase orders.
• Manage stakeholder and supplier interaction within the boundaries of company policy, ensures adherence to processes and audit compliance.
• Promotes a positive work environment, exhibits a spirit of cooperation and support for coworkers. Maintains professionalism within the organization and when interacting with internal customers, external suppliers and business partners.

• Seven (7)- Ten (10) years of experience in procurement (preferably within construction industry or engineering industry).
• Four-year college degree in a business-related field is preferred, or combination of education and experience.

• Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.
• When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Enthusiastic, willing to learn and be flexible regarding day-to-day responsibilities.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of industry best practices.
• Accepts extra duties as situations arise.
• Works efficiently and calmly when tight deadlines or other stress factors arise.
• Experience negotiating commercial terms of a purchase order.
• Decisive, shows problem-solving capabilities.
• Professional, thorough, manages time well, and is detail oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel).
• General knowledge of ERP system software and database utilization.
• Basic knowledge of all areas of procurement, including procurement execution, expediting, and onsite material control.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with…