Buyer

HANWHA POWER US LLC•Jupiter, FL

About The Position

The Buyer uses computerized procurement systems to support purchasing activities and processes purchase orders and related documentation in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures. The role establishes and maintains qualified supplier sources and vendor records, works with Engineering and user personnel on technical assistance and approvals, and identifies suppliers to improve cost, quality, and service. The position also evaluates bids and vendor responses, obtains quotations, expedites procurement, and maintains blanket purchase orders within their expiration and monetary limits. Some travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in governmental and/or industrial construction or production buying.
At least 3 years of experience with computer mainframes pertaining to procurement activities and with purchasing practices and procedures, covering varied categories of materials, equipment, and services.
At least 1 year of experience with SAP.
Complete EHS-assigned regulatory training for the work area as described by the PSM EHS Training Matrix.
Strong commercial ability, with emphasis on negotiations.
Knowledge of markets, materials, and manufacturing.
Planning ability and good IT knowledge, including Office, MS Project, and SAP.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the utility or manufacturing field.
Ability to understand engineering drawings and documents.
Experience in the Power Generation field.

Responsibilities

Use computerized procurement systems to generate and verify reports, blanket purchase orders, and other purchase orders in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures.
Establish sources of supply for materials, equipment, and services; coordinate with Engineering and user personnel for technical assistance and approvals.
Establish and maintain the qualified vendors list and update files as necessary.
Process procurement documentation, clarify requisition descriptions, resolve delivery lead-time constraints, and obtain requisition variance approvals.
Develop, receive, process, and evaluate bid packages and vendor responses for surplus items.
Obtain and document written and telephone quotes from vendors.
Identify new suppliers to reduce costs and increase quality and service.
Prepare and process purchase orders, change orders, blanket order releases, repair orders, emergency orders, and confirming orders in a professional and timely manner.
Expedite procurement activities as directed.
Issue and maintain blanket purchase orders, ensuring expiration dates and monetary limits are not exceeded.
Attend staff meetings and vendor visitations and prepare memos, letters, forms, and correspondence as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.