Junior Corporate Buyer

<p><b>JR. Corporate BUYER</b></p>

<p><b>Job description</b></p>

<p>Our Buyers are responsible for the procurement of construction materials, equipment and/or services in support of international projects and corporate objectives. Candidates must have a minimum of 0-3 years of solid procuring materials experience. EXPERIENCE IN construction IS A PLUS. Candidates must have the ability to research/source and select vendors that ensure quality, price, delivery and service at a price that maximizes company profit margins while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct. Work hours are 8-5 pm (or agreed upon time w/Manager) – work from home on Fridays. Salary UP TO $65K per year. this would be an excellent position for a recent supply chain college grad.</p>

<p> </p>

<p><b>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</b></p>

<ul type="disc">
<li>Prepare Request for Quotations/Invitations to Bid (RFQs/ITBs) bid packages based on commodity assignment.</li>
<li>Obtain solicitations/bids from sources of supply.</li>
<li>Follow-up on all RFQ packets and/or all bidders so as to ensure bids are received in a timely fashion (per required timeline).</li>
<li>Maintain constant communication w/all stakeholders on buyout packages.</li>
<li>Receive and review bid packages with VP of Procurement so as to ensure bids are complete.</li>
<li>communicate w/all bidders and ensure a best and final offer (bafo) is always requested and best terms are negotiated.</li>
<li>Communicate w/work package manager (wpm) and all stakeholders so as to ensure accurate materials are procured per bill of material (bom)/specifications/requirements.</li>
<li>Work closely w/WPM to ensure best possible source of supply is chosen, i.e. not only on price, but also on lead time/availability and proven vendor customer service record.</li>
<li>Make final vendor recommendations to wpm all while ensuring he/she has reviewed the buyout from a technical perspective.</li>
<li>Procure materials that are agreed upon with wpm and the Project Team.</li>
<li>Generate purchase orders in Purchase Order system (ViewPoint) and log Purchase Orders into Material Tracking Report.</li>
<li>Send award/release Purchase Orders to Vendor(s); follow up with awardee to ensure Order Acknowledgement is sent.</li>
<li>Attend daily Procurement/Logistics meetings and other meetings (as requested).</li>
<li>Perform daily quality control (QC) checks on purchase orders and/or reports for other team members (as needed).</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>

<p> </p>

<p><b>Experience, Education and Skills</b></p>

<ul type="disc">
<li>Minimum Associate’s Degree in related field is a MUST (Business Administration preferred).</li>
<li>Must have a minimum of one to three years of solid Procurement experience AS A BUYER preferably in the construction industry. however, willing to take on the right recent college graduate majoring in supply chain management.</li>
<li>Must have a good understanding of procurement techniques/requirements.</li>
<li>Must have the ability to learn AND FOLLOW Procurement/Logistics policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Must have strong negotiation skills.</li>
<li>Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.</li>
<li>Must have strong analytical skills.</li>
<li>Must be well organized, detail-oriented and highly motivated.</li>
<li>Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.</li>
<li>Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; especially in Excel.</li>
<li>Must have impeccable customer service skills. In our area of business; we treat everyone as a customer</li>
<li>Must be able to evaluate and use relevant information along with individual judgment to suggest ways to improve work processes (Process Improvement).</li>
</ul>

<p> </p>

<p><b>Key Requirements</b></p>

<ul type="disc">
<li>U.S. Citizenship is a MUST.</li>
<li>Must be a team player and look at challenges as opportunities for new knowledge and growth</li>
<li>Must be able to SECURE and MAINTAIN a security clearance at the required level</li>
</ul>

<p> </p>

<p>Our demands are high, as are the rewards; we offer an excellent benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 17 vacation/PTO days as well as matching 401k.</p>