Incorporated Buyer

DH Blattner•Avon, MN

33d

About The Position

A DAY IN THE LIFE Leads and Acts as Blattner’s designated point of contact on complex end to end purchasing cycle of materials and/or equipment including planning & executing purchase orders, determining transport for these orders on/off the job site, executing lease agreements, expediting materials/equipment and resolving quality and invoice issues. Ensures equipment & materials land at the lowest total cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. Partners with Sourcing team to build and leverage category strategies and manages supplier performance. Responsible for the tactical purchasing activities of assigned commodities while establishing and maintaining excellent vendor/customer relationships. STEP INTO THE ROLE Develops plans, generates, adjusts, and expedites complex purchase orders based upon field requisitions, project insights, interpretation of drawing take-offs, BOMs/BOEs and inventory strategies. Leads initiatives to expedite tracking and monitoring of purchase orders in the most efficient and effect manner, keeping informed of any problems or delays and communicates any impacts or constraints to the Planner and Project Manager. Distributes and facilitates day to day communication with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, system data integrity, and ordering parameters for individual materials. Communicates site access map to supplier along with all relevant transport and communication information. Ensures suppliers are in compliance with safety, quality, and performance requirements.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field required; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
At least 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, planning or related Supply Chain function required

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies and terms and conditions with each supplier, and the commodity markets for which you support
Ability to work independently with skills in sound judgement, critical thinking, excellent business judgement and strategic thinking
Ability to travel 3-4 times per year

Responsibilities

Leads and Acts as Blattner’s designated point of contact on complex end to end purchasing cycle of materials and/or equipment
Planning & executing purchase orders
Determining transport for these orders on/off the job site
Executing lease agreements
Expediting materials/equipment and resolving quality and invoice issues
Ensures equipment & materials land at the lowest total cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need
Partners with Sourcing team to build and leverage category strategies and manages supplier performance
Responsible for the tactical purchasing activities of assigned commodities while establishing and maintaining excellent vendor/customer relationships
Develops plans, generates, adjusts, and expedites complex purchase orders based upon field requisitions, project insights, interpretation of drawing take-offs, BOMs/BOEs and inventory strategies
Leads initiatives to expedite tracking and monitoring of purchase orders in the most efficient and effect manner, keeping informed of any problems or delays and communicates any impacts or constraints to the Planner and Project Manager
Distributes and facilitates day to day communication with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, system data integrity, and ordering parameters for individual materials
Communicates site access map to supplier along with all relevant transport and communication information
Ensures suppliers are in compliance with safety, quality, and performance requirements