Capital Project Buyer

Logan Aluminum•Russellville, KY

94d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading the sourcing and procurement of capital equipment, systems, and engineered services. The Capital Project Buyer will support project teams in defining commercial strategies aligned to contract types, ensuring the acquisition of materials, equipment, parts, and services at the best value. The position involves developing strong supplier relationships, ensuring supplier reliability and capability, and assisting in cost reduction through recommendations for alternate sources, materials, or processes. Strategic planning, market research, risk assessment, and supplier development are key aspects of this role. Collaboration with legal, engineering, and project management on contract structuring is also required.

Requirements

BA/BS degree with 5 years of experience in related area with a clear understanding and ability to perform within all aspects of procurement.
Demonstrated experience supporting projects under multiple contract types, including: Design-Build (DB), Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC/EPCM), Lump Sum / Turnkey, Unit Rate / Time & Materials, Cost-Reimbursable / Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
Proven track record managing large, complex procurement packages (e.g., engineered equipment, systems integration)
Knowledge of finance, coupled with an understanding of legal aspects of purchasing and inventory control, is essential to this position.
Independent thinking is necessary in the management of Supplier relations within company guidelines.
Problem solving is essential.
Active Listening
Active Learning
Mathematics
Report Writing
Speaking
Organization
Prioritizing
Detail oriented
Reading comprehension
Critical Thinking
Social perceptiveness
Effective communication
Presentation (strategy) skills
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Data Analysis
Problem Sensitivity
Time Management
Obtaining information from all relevant sources
Spreadsheets
Query tools
Internet
Legacy systems
Microsoft Office products

Nice To Haves

Experience with Capital project procurement is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing and procurement of capital equipment, systems, and engineered services
Support project teams in defining commercial strategies aligned to contract type (e.g., design-build, EPC)
Obtain materials, equipment, parts and services at the best value.
Develop credible, cooperative relationships with suppliers to ensure business needs are met.
Ensure the reliability, capability and soundness of suppliers.
Assist Units in reducing costs and expenses by recommending alternate sources, materials and / or processes.
Develop strategies with supporting supply portfolios (market research) to create resources, execute strategies, be flexible to market changes, assess risk and manage supplier development.
Collaborate with legal, engineering, and project management on contract structuring
Develop a network of sources to supply related equipment, parts and/or services that meet the quality, cost and delivery requirements as defined by the business
Develop and implement strategic action plans to obtain company, department and personal goals
Continuously assess supply risks and opportunities.
Negotiate with suppliers, draft and finalize subsequent agreements
Continually manage the supply chain through appropriate performance evaluations on suppliers.