Senior Buyer

Matrix NAC•Marple Township, PA

About The Position

The Senior Buyer is responsible for purchasing daily material for jobs; assisting Project Managers/Estimators on quoting project bids; selecting vendors; and negotiating. Experience in the construction or industrial sectors, with experience in AST (Aboveground Storage Tank) and Energy is highly preferred.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Purchasing, preferably in the construction/industrial area.
Strong communication and negotiation skills are necessary.
Strong computer knowledge, including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, and material management software.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work well under pressure.
Occasional overtime and willingness to travel as needed/required.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the construction or industrial sectors, with experience in AST (Aboveground Storage Tank) and Energy is highly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field, preferred.
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M) preferred.

Responsibilities

Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
Actively support the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
Provide subject matter expertise to monitor and track commodity pricing levels specific to budgeted spend and understand the industry of suppliers and materials identified for procurement.
Monitor, communicate, and respond to changing market conditions and price trends to maximize leverage and minimize risk.
Monitor new trends in purchasing; recommend new ideas and trends to management.
Foster supplier relationships, beginning with sourcing, developing, and vetting suppliers and ending with monitoring of supplier performance.
Assist in achieving financial targets and cost-reduction initiatives, including savings targets.
Lead and support proposal efforts by soliciting qualified bids from material suppliers.
Process project Bills of Material, source, negotiate prices, place purchase orders, expedite delivery, and maintain good supplier relations, all while meeting production schedule requirements.
Process submitted requisitions from the jobsites to supply the site with materials and tooling at a reasonable cost and by the date required.
Ensure use of framework agreements and preferred supplier agreements.
Interface between suppliers and various internal departments to resolve issues, invoice problems, material specification questions, variances, etc., as required.
Ensure purchase orders list complete material/service specifications, as listed on Bills of Material, Engineering drawings, AMLs, and other source documents.
Maximize saving in all aspects of purchasing.
Research invoices that were rejected by Accounts Payable and assist with getting them processed.
Mentor, coach, and develop best-in-class supply chain personnel to support project execution. Maintain a working environment in which subordinates are safe, motivated, well-directed, satisfied, and developed to realize their potential.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.