Buyer - Purchasing; Technician II; In-Plant

Description

Buyer – Purchasing (Technician II) – In‑Plant role at ReCon Management Services, Inc.

Responsible for the purchase and/or lease of construction materials and equipment, permanent facility equipment and materials, and replacement parts for company equipment.

• Prepare written inquiries or obtain verbal quotes for vendor supplied items in compliance with requisitions and/or specifications.
• Receive vendor bids, evaluate bids considering price, delivery date, past performance of vendor, etc. to determine successful bidder.
• Negotiate terms/conditions of and place purchase orders. Negotiate and issue purchase change orders.
• Prepare all required documentation for each purchase order. Expedite awarded purchase orders when necessary to ensure timely delivery.
• When required, handle third‑party rental contracts, awards, renewals, and terminations. Maintain files and chart all rental orders.
• Coordinate invoice problems with vendor and accounting, and delivery requirements with vendor and supervision.
• Establish/maintain working contact with vendors. Meet with sales and vendor representatives, as required.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), with additional specialized training or college coursework and at least six (6) years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

• Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, policies, accounting, and business contract laws required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work individually and make decisions is essential.

• Ability to reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see and to perform repetitive motions.
• Sat­entary work:
  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

This position handles the purchasing needs for the assigned project or department and acts as a liaison between vendors and the Company.

• Handles purchasing for projects, operations, maintenance, and other departments as required.
• Reviews requisitions regularly; converts to purchase orders up to approved authority.
• Markets requests with appropriate vendors; keeps lists of vendors related to standard items stocked and/or purchased.
• Places orders with vendors in accordance with approved P.O.’s.
• Verifies price, delivery date and any other charges pertaining to orders.
• Makes necessary changes to orders in system.
• Solves invoice problems; forwards invoices with errors to appropriate parties for correction.
• Matches received orders to approved purchase orders; updates purchase order system; ensures information is disseminated to appropriate parties.
• Researches goods not received based upon orders placed.
• Handles calls from vendors concerning deliveries, unpaid invoices.
• Participates in procurement meetings.
• Functions as a team member with other procurement department members.
• Acts as backup to other team members; assists Supervisor as required.
• Submits special reports as requested.
• Monitors and follows up on back orders.
• Works with systems group as necessary to ensure procurement systems are functioning properly.
• Researches vendor statements to ensure proper balances.
• Trains regularly on all Federal, state and local environmental regulations, requirements and guidelines; follows and adheres to all guidelines, regulations, and requirements.
• Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of EHSS principles and values; champions safety at all times.
• Performs other duties assigned by management that generally fall within the expected scope of this position.

• 3 – 5 years office experience, procurement, business or accounting experience preferred.
• Excellent computer skills, including ability to…