Buyer I

Dashiell•Woodlands, TX

64d•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer I is a developing procurement professional responsible for independently executing the procurement of materials, equipment, and services in support of Dashiell’s engineering, field services, and EPC project operations. Working with moderate supervision, the Buyer I manages the full purchase order life cycle for assigned commodity categories, supports competitive sourcing activities, and begins to develop vendor relationships. The position will be based in our Woodllands, Texas office located at 1575 Sawdust Rd, Suite 300 The Woodlands, TX 77380 and will report to Dashiell’s Procurement Manager.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred (4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in an EPC, engineering services, utilities, or industrial environment.
Working knowledge of procurement processes including RFQ preparation, bid evaluation, purchase order administration, and vendor management.
Experience with ERP or procurement/inventory management systems required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); strong Excel skills for bid tabulations and tracking.
Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent purchase orders and competing priorities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate professionally with vendors and internal project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Execute the procurement of assigned materials, equipment, and services, including issuance of purchase orders in accordance with project requirements and approval authority thresholds.
Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) for assigned commodity categories; conduct bid tabulations and present recommendations to supervisor.
Evaluate vendor proposals based on price, quality, delivery, and compliance; make award recommendations for supervisor approval.
Develop and maintain working relationships with approved vendors; resolve routine vendor issues including delivery discrepancies, invoice disputes, and quality nonconformances.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field services personnel to understand material requirements, lead times, and delivery priorities.
Monitor and expedite open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery; communicate proactively with stakeholders regarding supply risks or delays.
Support vendor qualification and onboarding processes; assist in evaluating new suppliers against Dashiell’s vendor requirements.
Maintain procurement records with accuracy and completeness in Dashiell’s ERP/procurement system.
Ensure all purchasing activities comply with Dashiell’s procurement policies, project-specific requirements, and applicable contractual obligations.
Assist in the development of procurement logs, material tracking logs, and spend reporting as required by project teams.
Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.