Buyer

EMCOR Facilities Services, Inc.•Tempe, AZ

53d

About The Position

From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios, we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation’s leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance and self-performed, site-based operations to energy-efficiency upgrades and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance. Job Summary Perform sourcing activities as required to develop and maintain an effective supplier base needed to service work orders for EFS. Perform all related Procurement tasks assigned to assist Procurement Supervisor. Develop resources on an ongoing basis as needed to identify potential qualified service providers for all request classes (service categories) required to support EFS operations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience
Two or more years of professional business experience in a service industry. A background in subcontractor development and management and general purchasing experience is preferred
The successful candidate will need to possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with all levels of management. Ability to effectively present information to all levels of management. The successful candidate will need to possess the ability to read, analyze and interpret business documentation including contracts, agreements, work request specifications, financial reports, and regulatory documentation. Ability to read and speak multiple languages would be advantageous
The successful candidate will need to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint and experienced in the use of business operating systems such as JD Edwards, Corrigo, and Ivalua
Data Analysis - The successful candidate will need to possess the ability to evaluate and analyze different types of financial and performance-related data.
Reasoning Skills - The successful candidate will need to possess the ability to solve practical problems and to deal with variables in situations where there is little standardization. Will require the ability to interpret instructions and to understand and interpret conceptual information.
Organizational Skills - The successful candidate will need to possess the ability to establish priorities and to manage multiple tasks concurrently. Will require the ability to develop clear logical plans and to execute and track plan progress
Personal Skills - The successful candidate will need to possess the ability to manage conflict, maintain a positive attitude, and be proactive, self-motivated, team oriented and performance oriented.
This position may require a limited amount of travel including overnight stays if in person meeting in Norristown, PA or Tempe, AZ

Nice To Haves

A background in subcontractor development and management and general purchasing experience is preferred
Ability to read and speak multiple languages would be advantageous

Responsibilities

Develop resources on an ongoing basis as needed to identify potential qualified service providers for all request classes (service categories) required to support EFS
Work closely with the Account teams to identify and support needs for emergency sourcing efforts and new potential vendor onboardings
Communicate with the Senior Buyers regarding the availability of new suppliers available for loading into the VLX
Communicate with and interview potential suppliers to determine their interest and ability to meet the required supplier qualifications
Work with the Senior Buyers to send supplier agreements to potential suppliers who have communicated an interest in doing business
Expedite potential suppliers’ responses
Review supplier agreement responses to assist in addressing waiver requirements
Perform supplier negotiations
Maintain a qualified master supplier database in Ivalua
Assist with COI (Certificate of Insurance) administration as needed
Work with Operations personnel and suppliers as necessary to facilitate the completion of work order requirements in a timely and quality-oriented mannerAssist EFS with strategic activities including supplier analysis projects including supplier leveraging opportunities, supplier competitive analysis and supplier performance analysis, supplier utilization, supplier management activities and VLX gap analysis
Participate in process improvement initiatives
Interact with ECSC clients to identify opportunities to bring value
Additional duties as assigned