Buyer I

Harris

20h•$28 - $42

About The Position

As a Buyer I, you will manage the end-to-end purchasing cycle of components (Pipe, Valves, Fittings, Hangers, Ducting, Equipment and controls for mechanical construction projects), which includes planning & executing purchase orders, and determining transport for these orders on/off the job site. This role ensures equipment & materials land at the lowest total cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. In addition, this role will drive purchasing best in class practices across the team, within the company and into the supply base. This role will be accountable for driving supplier relationships that lead to the development of additional value, improved operational efficiencies, and long-term cost reductions/avoidance.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in supply chain management, business, finance, or related preferred, or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience with MS Office
Experience with sourcing and supplier management
Experience with material/equipment purchasing and expediting experience in the construction industry or equivalent
Strong understanding of organizational purchasing/procurement processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

Work with the project teams to plan out the materials purchases.
Plan, generate, adjust and expedite purchase orders based upon field requisitions, project insights, interpretation of drawing take-offs, BOMs/BOEs and inventory strategies.
Track and monitor purchase orders, keeping the Project Managers informed of any problems or delays and communicate to them any impacts or constraints you find.
Issue RFXs and select best source consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements. Negotiate pricing and contracts for goods and/or services.
Order material for jobsites
Obtain material requirements from field
Evaluate material requirements versus specification or submittal requirements
Place order and issue PO
Resolve invoice/PO issues
Analyze and maintain data in the system(s) including cost, lot sizes, reorder points, lead-times, safety stock, and item classes to ensure accuracy of data.
Based on findings, recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data as well as make comparative analyses, create rules for inventory and replenishment plans that meet supply service levels based off analyses.
Identify material/equipment at risk and makes recommendations for expedited supply, change in supplier, or transportation alternatives to reconcile supply gap.
Maintain day to day communication with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, system data integrity, and ordering parameters for individual materials.
Obtain project submittals from vendors and provide to PM’s for engineer’s approval
Investigate different and new materials for field application
Provide equipment price comparison on awarded jobs and issue large equipment PO’s
Establish rapport with other Harris teams, build effective relationships, and share wins and successes
Report cost savings and rebate
Adheres to company purchasing ethics
Works efficiently and successfully without much direction