Buyer
About The Position
The Buyer supports procurement and contracting activities for materials, equipment, and services needed for utility operations, maintenance, and capital construction projects. The role manages procurement from requisition review through supplier selection, contract award, and post-award administration, ensuring compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, and commercial requirements. The position is contracted from November 16, 2026, through October 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension. It is 100% on-site in Las Vegas, Nevada, and pays $45–$50 per hour on W-2. The position operates primarily in a general office environment and may involve supplier meetings, business-unit discussions, project meetings, or site meetings as needed. No special physical demands are required. Candidates with purchasing or procurement experience in utility, energy, oil and gas, construction, infrastructure, or industrial sectors are strongly preferred. The employer states that a comprehensive benefits package is available, subject to eligibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, with at least three years of relevant purchasing or procurement experience including contract experience; or an equivalent combination of education and progressive related experience.
- Hands-on experience sourcing materials, equipment, and services.
- Experience with competitive bidding, supplier proposal evaluation, purchase order issuance, and contract administration.
- Experience negotiating supplier pricing and commercial or contractual terms.
- Working knowledge of general contract terms, procurement policies, commercial risks, delivery schedules, pricing, insurance, and supplier performance requirements.
- Experience using an ERP system for purchasing and inventory-related activities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and electronic document-management systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple procurement activities, meet deadlines, maintain accurate records, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders and suppliers.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the electric or gas utility, energy, oil and gas, construction, infrastructure, or industrial manufacturing sectors.
- Experience with Oracle purchasing, inventory, or financial applications.
- Experience procuring gas transmission and distribution materials.
- Familiarity with capital construction projects, maintenance materials, industrial equipment, and supplier performance management.
- Experience coordinating procurement approvals, contract reviews, insurance requirements, and compliance documentation.
Responsibilities
- Review and prioritize purchase requisitions to procure materials, equipment, and services on time.
- Review specifications, scopes of work, and business requirements; identify gaps and obtain clarifications.
- Manage competitive and non-competitive sourcing, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
- Evaluate supplier proposals, pricing, commercial terms, lead times, and total cost to support sourcing decisions.
- Prepare and maintain procurement documentation, bid evaluations, award recommendations, purchase orders, contracts, amendments, and supplier records.
- Negotiate supplier pricing, contract terms, commercial conditions, and contractual exceptions.
- Prepare, review, issue, and administer purchase orders, contracts, and supplier agreements in accordance with company policies and approval requirements.
- Coordinate reviews and approvals with legal, finance, risk, insurance, safety, and business-unit stakeholders.
- Monitor supplier commitments, delivery schedules, quality, invoicing, and overall performance; resolve procurement-related issues.
- Maintain accurate electronic procurement and contract records for compliance reviews, audits, reporting, and departmental requirements.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, sourcing efficiencies, process improvements, and improved supplier performance.
- Communicate procurement status, risks, schedule impacts, and sourcing decisions to stakeholders.
- Perform other related duties as assigned while complying with applicable safety requirements, company policies, and procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
