Assistant Capital Buyer

Turner & Townsend • Annapolis, MD

35d • $70,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an Assistant Capital Buyer to work on large-scale purchasing efforts for Architect/Engineering and Construction services. Work involves being responsible for setting up agreements and contracts for vendors from start to finish, including frequent contact with county departments and officials and frequent contact with Project Managers. Supervision is an aspect of this work, coordination may be required over purchases being handled by more than one staff member. Work is performed independently within established policies, procedures, and purchasing regulations, and is reviewed by superiors through conferences and reports.

Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of typical industry approved purchasing methods desired.
• Knowledge and understanding of sources of supply and of market and price trends.
• Ability to meet and negotiate with agencies and vendors.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• High school diploma, preferably supplemented by completion of some college-level courses in business administration; and some experience in the purchasing of a variety of supplies, materials, and equipment is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing specifications; help tabulates bids; recommend vendors to be awarded a contract.
• Reviews requisitions; solicits both verbal and written quotations.
• Processes purchase orders and change orders.
• Expedites orders; confers with using agencies and officials.
• Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports.
• Performs related work as required.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees