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Buyer, Business

Job in Lyman, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, 29365, USA
Listing for: Babcock Power
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-04
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Lyman

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Position Summary

At Babcock Power, we are a driving force in power, committed to shaping the future of energy solutions. Driven by our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Performance
, we enable our team to develop and deliver sustainable solutions for our customers. Join us in driving the science, technology and expertise that will serve the growing global demand for safe, reliable, clean energy.

This job is responsible for the procurement of standardized materials, equipment, and services for the power industry and supporting the Purchasing Department. Responsibilities include issuing requests for proposals, obtaining supplier proposals, uploading quotes into the ERP System, evaluating proposals, issuing Purchase Orders, scanning documents and uploading to a Sales Order database, phone and email communication with suppliers for status updates, creation and maintenance of Excel spreadsheets to track order status, clerical support for the Purchasing Department, and other requests as needed.

Essential

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Interface with the other Buyers, Engineering, and Sales to issue Requests for Quotation.
  • After receiving Supplier quotations, upload them into the established ERP System program for historical data to be used on future proposals.
  • Issue Purchase Orders in conformance with department procedures to the selected Supplier.
  • Deliver all goods and services at or below budget while meeting quality and schedule requirements.
  • Scan documents to PDF format and upload them into the Lotus Notes Database.
  • Communicate with Suppliers via email and/or phone to provide update status on Purchase Orders and Quotes, and report status to the Purchasing Department.
Position Qualifications
  • Education:

    High School graduate with experience. A bachelor's or associate degree is preferred but not necessary.
  • Experience:

    No experience is required; however experience in Supply Chain Management and/or Manufacturing is a plus.
  • Computer

    Skills:

    Requires above-average computer skills including MS Office products. Database and ERP Software knowledge is a plus.
  • Certificates & Licenses:
    No certifications or licenses required.
  • Other Requirements:
    Basic math skills, problem-solving abilities, solid verbal and written communication skills, ability to multi-task, and ability to respond to a fast-paced environment all required.
Key Competencies
  • Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
  • Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Detail‑oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
  • Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
  • Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
  • Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Oil and Gas

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