Buyer - Plant Vogtle 3&4

Southern Company•Waynesboro, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position will be located at Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant in Waynesboro, GA. The role will require onsite support four (4) days a week. The successful candidate will provide procurement support for Plant Vogtle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred
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, warehouse equipment and material desired
Strong knowledge of the Maximo Purchasing System
Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Power BI 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

Nice To Haves

Supply Chain certifications a plus

Responsibilities

Work closely with inventory specialists, 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.