Buyer

Samuel EPC•Abilene, TX

34d

About The Position

Purpose: Responsible for the purchase and/or lease of construction materials and equipment, permanent facility equipment and materials, and replacement parts for company equipment. Responsible for procuring MRO type items including consumables, repair, and maintenance items. Essential Skills (may include but are not limited to the ability to) Prepare written inquiries or obtain verbal quotes for vendor-supplied items in compliance with requisitions and/or specifications. Receive vendor bids, evaluate bids considering price, delivery date, past performance of vendor, etc. to determine successful bidder. Negotiate terms/ conditions of and place purchase orders and subcontracts within parameters provided by team. Prepare and maintain all required documentation for each purchase order. Expedite awarded purchase orders when necessary to insure timely delivery. Reconcile invoice problems with vendor and accounting, and delivery requirements with vendor and supervision. Help administer the preparation and maintenance of all required documentation for each purchase order. Assist with the reconciling of orders, receipts, and such into Construction and Accounting Software systems. Professional, service-oriented, long-term solution driven communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external clients. Able to work independently and make decisions that benefit the company. Must have professional presentation and interpersonal skills over the phone and in person. Understand and adhere to non-Disclosure requirements to appropriately maintain confidentiality. Manage clarifications to support accurate purchase in terms of what is needed, when the order is needed at best value compliant to requirements. Prioritize requests to complete purchasing with corresponding requirements , timeframe, and Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.

Requirements

Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, and policies.
Able to negotiate effectively with vendors in a manner that benefits the company and preserves the vendor relationship.
Proficient in MS Office Suite
3+ years construction purchasing experience.
Bachelor's degree (technical or business) or equivalent combination of education and related procurement experience.
Climb stairs
Sit for long periods of time
Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch
Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate object

Responsibilities

Assisting the buyer with the selection of the right product mix.
Writing, placing, and tracking purchase orders.
Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification, at competitive price within acceptable risk .
Negotiating with vendors and building positive , project team oriented , long-term relationships.
Researching new sources to expand vendor database and making recommendations to the buyer.
Preparing competitive retail and pricing strategies.
Planning, monitoring, and maintaining suitable inventory levels.
Preparing budgets and forecasting purchasing trends.
Compiling reports on product performance and statistics.