Senior Buyer (Construction Industry)

Corp.•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

United Integrated Services (USA) Corp. was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 2020. UIS is a U.S. subsidiary of United Integrated Services Co., Ltd. (UIS Taiwan) which was founded in Taiwan in 1982. UIS is a multidisciplinary engineering and construction company. We provide fully integrated design-build services to our clients in the high-technology industry for their manufacturing facility needs. Our scope of services includes engineering design, high-tech factory planning, and on-time equipment and material delivery in which clean-room systems, HVAC, electrical systems, and tool hook-up, are all vital parts in need of total coordination. Summary: The Senior Buyer will be responsible for setting up multimillion-dollar subcontracts, negotiating and ensuring efficient and successful contract deliveries within budget constraints, for the system or scope assigned to you. In this role, you'll be at the heart of our accounting, financial management, contracts, subcontracts, and vendor administration. Your expertise in sourcing and contract labor will play a crucial role in maintaining accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate should have directly procurement experience within the construction industry. Apply today!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in procurement and contract administration within the construction industry.
Strong understanding of revenue models, P/L statements, and cost-to-completion projections.
Strong Negotiating skills desired
Familiarity with contract proving models and billing procedures.
Independent and self-motivated with experience managing within a distributed office environment.
Ability to establish program objectives or performance goals and assess progress.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
High level of attention to detail, and highly organized.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities depending on project needs.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and employees.
Ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with all levels of employees, clients, and subcontractors.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a professional attitude.
Ability to work in a construction site environment (trailer office).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license.
May be required to travel to other sites within Arizona to perform certain work functions.
This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs for transporting documents, equipment, and other materials as needed.
The role involves extended periods standing, walking and/or of sitting while working at a computer.
Frequent movement between the construction trailer and various areas of the construction site is necessary.
Even though the exposure of hazardous work conditions would be minimal, the employee may be required to visit the work area of the jobsite and thus be exposed to some typical work hazards that may be present on a construction site, such as dust, moving machineries, weather, caustic chemicals, noise etc.
UIS would provide the required safety protection to ensure the safety of UIS employees and comply with all OSHA standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience with organized labor (union) workforces and collective bargaining agreements.
Experience in subcontract administration and managing subcontractors and vendors.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
Ability to use procurement related software, such as ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the construction site team, supplier and subcontractors, reporting directly to the Director of Procurement.
Develop and implement Sourcing Strategies.
Manage the bidding process including, pre-bid/ proposal meetings, walk- thru(s), bid openings, bid tabulation, and bid reviews, bid recommendations and issue subcontract agreements.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of revenue models, profit and loss (P/L) statements, and cost-to-completion projections to make informed decisions.
Ensure continued contract compliance, material or labor contracts.
Manage subcontractor contracts in adjunction with project manager.
Familiarize yourself with contract pricing models and billing procedures.
Effectively manage project budgets to ensure successful financial outcomes.
Analyze project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates, and utilization to identify areas for improvement and create forecast models.
Work with construction teams, negotiate and settle back charges as applicable to ensure fair costs and charge to the subcontractors.
Review plans, specifications, and contraction documents to ensure the correct equipment, material, and subcontractor services are ordered and/or purchased.
Determine and negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards.
Deliver engaging, informative, and well-organized presentations and reports to various stakeholders.
Conduct business reviews to discuss current spending, Key Performance Indicators, potential business opportunities, and market trends
Handle labor relation matters and communicate tactfully with labor union representatives and organized workforces.
Maintaining knowledge of market conditions and evaluate market trends for materials, equipment and labor.
Identify areas of potential cost reduction and analyze the impact of pricing changes for subcontractors.
Other responsibilities as assigned.