Southern Company-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Dothan, AL
Utilities

The Buyer position is responsible for procurement activities supporting category management strategies and business partner requirements. Duties include locating sources of supply, issuing requests for quotes, conducting bidder meetings, analyzing bids, creating purchase orders (service, and material), negotiating, expediting, resolving supplier problems, and other supply chain duties as required.

  • Work closely with inventory specialist, site supply chain manager, engineering, category manager, contract agents and business partners to best accommodate their supply chain requirements.
  • Develop and evaluate proposals for materials and off-site services to determine best purchase alternative.
  • Issue orders for purchase of goods and off-site services.
  • Resolve conflicts or discrepancies involving pricing, invoicing, and materials.
  • Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred.
  • Supply Chain certifications a plus.
  • Experience in procurement of materials and off-site services preferred.
  • MAXIMO experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of purchasing and supply chain practices and standards.
  • Knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code.
  • Strong knowledge of generation, nuclear procedures and warehouse equipment, and material desired.
  • Strong knowledge of the Maximo Purchasing System.
  • Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerBI and databases.
  • Strong analytical skills, communication skills and negotiating skills.
  • Ability to interact with business unit personnel and suppliers.
  • Ability to handle multiple transactions while under time constraints.
  • Strict adherence to Procurement Procedures and documentation requirements.
  • General knowledge of business practices associated with procurement, such as traffic/logistics, material contracts, engineering, risk management, accounting and legal.
  • Competitive base salary.
  • Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
  • Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
  • Eligibility for additional compensation, such as an incentive program.
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