Indirect Purchasing Buyer

Babcock Power Services • Duncan, SC

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About The Position

At Babcock Power, we are a driving force in power, committed to shaping the future of energy solutions. Driven by our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Performance, we enable our team to develop and deliver sustainable solutions for our customers. Join us in driving the science, technology and expertise that will serve the growing global demand for safe, reliable, clean energy.
This job is responsible for the procurement contracts and strategy related to all Indirect spending categories for all Business Units of Babcock Power Inc. These include all overhead/indirect products. This position will issue Requests for Quotation, evaluate Supplier bids, negotiate final price and Terms & Conditions, conduct analysis of current market price levels and delivery trends and establish local or national agreements to support the multiple facilities across the United States.

Requirements

• Four (4) year bachelor’s degree is required or equivalent work experience.
• Three (3) years of Indirect Purchasing experience in multiple facility structures within a manufacturing environment
• A strong data analytics focus is expected, including the ability to analyze spend, develop reporting, and use metrics to drive sourcing decisions and supplier performance improvements

Nice To Haves

• Engineering or Technical background is a plus.
• CPM Certification or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement contracts and strategy for all indirect spending categories across BPI business units.
• Oversee categories such as Corporate Travel, Safety equipment, IT software agreements, Industrial MRO, welding gases, office supplies and facilities management.
• Work closely with business units to ensure supplier performance, program compliance, and achieve cost savings.
• Collaborate with internal teams (legal, finance, IT) for corporate contract negotiations.
• Regularly update stakeholders on procurement strategies, performance, and results.
• Present regularly to key stakeholders within the Corporation and Business Units on strategies, results, and upcoming opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees