Buyer I

Matrix Service Company•Catoosa, OK

12h

About The Position

The Buyer I is responsible for securing third-party rentals, sourcing, and procuring all materials, bulks, tools, consumables, safety supplies and other miscellaneous items as required to support Operations. Essential Functions Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.” Actively support the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.” Process submitted requisitions from the jobsites to supply third-party rental equipment, materials, and supplies at a reasonable cost and by the date required. Ensure use of framework agreements and preferred supplier agreements. Coordinate with field operations to assure appropriate field receiving and material management timing and requirements. Interface between suppliers and various internal departments to resolve issues, invoice problems, material specification questions, variances, etc., as required. Identify new vendors that can provide the most cost-efficient, timely, and quality products possible; maintain relationship with current vendors. Negotiate pricing with new vendors. Maximize savings in all aspects of purchasing Research invoices that were rejected by Accounts Payable and assist with processing invoices. Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

Entry level position; 0 -2 years of related experience.
Ability to work well with and support internal customers, and lead team members
Computer skills include some use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, the Internet and Penta.
Strong communication and negotiation skills are necessary.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to purchasing -related activities in the construction industry would be considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Securing third-party rentals, sourcing, and procuring all materials, bulks, tools, consumables, safety supplies and other miscellaneous items as required to support Operations.
Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
Actively support the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
Process submitted requisitions from the jobsites to supply third-party rental equipment, materials, and supplies at a reasonable cost and by the date required.
Ensure use of framework agreements and preferred supplier agreements.
Coordinate with field operations to assure appropriate field receiving and material management timing and requirements.
Interface between suppliers and various internal departments to resolve issues, invoice problems, material specification questions, variances, etc., as required.
Identify new vendors that can provide the most cost-efficient, timely, and quality products possible; maintain relationship with current vendors.
Negotiate pricing with new vendors.
Maximize savings in all aspects of purchasing
Research invoices that were rejected by Accounts Payable and assist with processing invoices.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.