Junior Buyer

Dashiell Corporation • Houston, TX

134d

About The Position

As a member of the procurement team, the Junior Buyer is an entry level position which performs tasks as assigned for the procurement of materials, supplies, and services for the construction of transmission lines and substations. The Junior Buyer is expected to develop skills necessary to plan, coordinate, and monitor procurement activities for given project. Assignments are closely supervised and are designed to further develop employee's job knowledge and abilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain management or related field is required
• Prior internship and/or related work experience in a Buyer role is preferred
• Basic knowledge of procurement processes
• Ability to read and interpret technical information, specifically for high voltage projects
• Good organizational skills which include development of work plans and ability to multitask
• Flexibility to work on an individual project as well as on team projects
• Good communication skills, both oral, and written
• Experience using MS Office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Responsibilities

• Learn to apply cooperate standard procurement processes and procedures
• Learn about the major apparatus needs for substation and transmission line construction
• Learn who key vendors are for major apparatus and miscellaneous items
• With the oversight of experienced Buyers, process requisitions, validate quotes, and place orders for both major apparatus and miscellaneous items
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work
• Bring potential problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party
• Other duties required

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee
• Choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHP's with corresponding FSA or HSA
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Group accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k) with immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree