Senior Buyer

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete subcontract procurement process from receipt of engineering documentation through subcontract award and change order management.
• Generate project subcontract documentation, including Owner Specifications, Owner Terms & Conditions, Dürr Terms & Conditions, Site-Specific Requirements, Compatibility Information, and other required project documentation.
• Investigate and qualify mechanical and electrical subcontractors for engineering, fabrication, and installation packages.
• Coordinate, chair, and document Bid Package review meetings.
• Assemble bid package documentation, create pricing sheets and installation schedules, and distribute bid packages to bidders.
• Coordinate responses to bidder questions throughout the bid cycle.
• Review subcontractor proposals and prepare pricing comparison summaries.
• Coordinate and document clarification meetings with prospective subcontractors.
• Negotiate final pricing and commercial terms.
• Document pre-award requirements, obtain required approvals, and create Purchase Orders in SAP.
• Coordinate periodic follow-up meetings with Site Managers and subcontractors.
• Manage subcontract claims, change orders, notices of default, and related contract administration activities.
• Maintain complete and auditable procurement documentation, including RFQs, quotations, approvals, purchase orders, authorizations, and related project files.
• Attend and support project meetings.
• Travel to project sites as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of three (3) years of subcontract purchasing experience within an equipment installation, fabrication, or construction environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline may be considered in lieu of purchasing experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, including plan layouts and sectional drawings.
• Strong negotiation, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Self-motivated individual capable of independently executing responsibilities and solving problems in a professional manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Experience utilizing AI for quote analysis, cost analysis, or pricing matrix generation is preferred.
• Basic Power BI knowledge is a plus.
• General understanding of construction and installation requirements within automotive and non-automotive industries, including installation sequencing.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support project activities (less than 20%, including local, overnight, domestic, and occasional international travel).
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed to support project schedules and business requirements.