Buyer III

TRC Companies•OK-Tulsa, OK

11h•$69,950 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a buyer/procurement professional for Government Services. The position will support field operations and new construction by obtaining material and subcontracting quotes from submitted material requisitions, bills of materials, and construction subcontracts. The position will keep track of small business utilization and goals and provide reports on small business utilization to the client when requested. The position will also track payment to vendors, subcontractors, and permitting agencies.

Requirements

4–7 years of related procurement/purchasing experience
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, procurement, or related field, or equivalent experience
Negotiation skills
Cost analysis skills
Knowledge of contract law
Data management skills
Problem-solving skills
Vendor evaluation skills

Responsibilities

Identify, qualify, and select suppliers; seek new sources for goods, services, and materials; secure favorable terms, prices, and delivery methods.
Prepare and review bids, requests for quotes, proposals, and purchase orders; evaluate proposals against criteria; negotiate purchase agreements and supply contracts.
Maintain and update vendor files, product catalogs, and price lists; meet with sales representatives; attend trade shows; and build long-term vendor relationships.
Ensure all procurement activities comply with organizational policies, state/federal procurement laws, and budget constraints.
Track purchase orders, receipts, and inventory levels; maintain accurate records; coordinate physical inventories.
Work with internal departments (e.g., sales, marketing, operations) to align purchasing with business strategies; may lead, train, or supervise staff/student employees.
Prepare budgets, work plans, reports, and analyses; evaluate procurement bids; identify cost savings opportunities.