Field / Project Buyer

Wood•Tucker, GA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Wood is currently recruiting for a Field / Project Buyer to support our client in the Tucker, GA Office. Successful candidate will be open to traveling as there is an expectation for site-based work. Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

Requirements

Minimum of three years' experience demonstrating results
Detailed knowledge of Suppliers, commercial Evaluations, Negotiations and Terms and Conditions of Purchase/Contract
Subcontract Agreements and Framework Agreements
Industry forms of Subcontract
ERP systems
Client contract requirements
Supply Chain Principles and techniques
Experience of: Commercial Evaluations, negotiations and terms and condition qualification
Supplier Relationship Management
Excellent communication skills, written, oral and presentation
Maintains a strong network both within and outside of supply chain department
Positively maintain relationships with suppliers, clients and other disciplines
Planning and organisational skills
Enthusiastic proactive attitude
Adaptability and Problem Solving skills
Ability to: Work as part of project execution team
Identify efficiency, process and tool improvement opportunities and successful drive through change

Responsibilities

Accountable for the successful delivery of all supply chain activities that they are responsible for
Responsible for the end to end sourcing process (Strategy through Close Out) for the major procurement/subcontract packages assigned to them
Provides guidance, direction and support to the reporting personnel in delivery of their specific responsibilities
Provides guidance, direction and support to all relevant stakeholders on both Woods and the suppliers specific contractual obligations and responsibilities
Ensures all supply chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with project processes and procedures
Assisting with development of processes and procedures, and communication to relevant personnel
Update the project / procurement status report (PSR) in line with project / client required on site dates and current / estimate lead times, notifying any delays to the supply chain lead
Attend regular PSR meetings with client, engineering and/or project management personnel to ensure dates for pre-order deliverables within their portfolio are being maintained
Establishes priorities, assigns workloads and reviews tasks as assigned to direct reports
Utilisation of Wood Approved Supplier Register (ASR) supplemented when required by project/client approved supplier registers for supplier evaluation, audit, and selection