The Supply Chain Buyer is responsible for leading the day-to-day procurement activities for the Project Services Division. This role involves coordinating with multiple departments to ensure the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials, services, and subcontractors. The Supply Chain Buyer will focus on proposal planning, project execution, and continuous improvement while developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
Technical Acumen
- Identify and qualify potential suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
- Understand and evaluate commercial specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Work with the Quality Team to audit and qualify suppliers for project involvement.
Project Execution
- Solicit bids, evaluate quotations, select suppliers, and execute contracts in line with project needs.
- Coordinate the scheduling and expediting of deliverables, services, and materials to meet project timelines.
- Ensure all contracts are closed out properly, with all terms fulfilled and documented.
Collaboration
- Work closely with Estimating, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure proposal compliance and accuracy.
- Collaborate with Operations, Scheduling, Field Engineering, Site Administration, Finance, and Legal teams as needed.
- Maintain and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure smooth PO execution and address any issues that arise.
Customer Focus
- Oversee warranty efforts, ensuring resolution of issues post-project completion.
- Perform other related duties as required to support the procurement function and project goals.
Continuous Improvement
- Engage in continuous improvement efforts to enhance procurement processes and supplier relationships.
- Conduct post-project and annual supplier evaluations to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
Critical Thinking
- Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and deliverables, ensuring timely adjustments.
- Negotiate commercial terms and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors, securing favorable terms for the company.
Quality Control
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and project specifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of related work experience, with a preference for construction industry experience.
- Strong negotiating and analytical skills.
- Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Effective your first day of employment!
- Wellness Programs and Awards Get healthier while earning discounts to your premiums!
- Gym Reimbursement and Weight Loss Benefit
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Full match up to 4% effective your first day of employment!
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Eligible for annual bonus