Traveler Buyer

MasTec Inc•Lubbock, TX

22d•Remote

About The Position

Performs assignments related to the procurement of equipment, tools, parts, services, and supplies necessary to meet operational/business objectives. This position is responsible for selecting and negotiating with approved vendors, processes requisitions, ensuring project equipment, services, and materials are purchased and delivered at the best overall value, comply with specified quality standards and use requirements, are delivered on time and follows up with vendors when there is a problem with delivery. Issues and maintains purchase orders to company policies and procedures. Interfaces with internal and external customers, supplier contacts and works cross functionally with other groups to resolve supply chain issues. You’ll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build infrastructure projects. This is a traveling position, requiring travel up to 100% of the time. You may support projects located in various states throughout the US. Potential project locations may include, but are not limited to, PA, KS, NC, SC, VA, GA, TX, FL, IA, WY, and additional locations are added frequently as our organization continues to grow.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university
Three to five years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong computer skills
Proficient communication, interpersonal, and organization skills, along with an attention to detail and a high level of accuracy and professionalism
Ability to handle multiple tasks with simultaneous deadlines and prioritize workload in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to interact with multiple personalities at all levels within the organization
Assist supervisors with the preparation of reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Nice To Haves

Construction Experience a plus

Responsibilities

Maintains manual and computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance.
Provide information to the Purchasing Manager, as required.
Perform all clerical requirements, as needed, with reference to specific responsibilities.
Develop reliable sources of supply and sound supplier relationships.
Maintain ethical conduct with all supplier relations.
Maintain open communication lines with other departments.
Work assignments carried out to the highest quality level.
Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Lemartec.
Perform various other duties assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.
Receive requisitions from various divisions and when necessary discusses specifications with supervisors to clarify specifications.
Place orders for varieties of materials and services
Review and evaluate requisitions for complete and accurate information.
Resolve questionable items with requesting department and/or purchasing management.
Participate in negotiations with suppliers.
May participate in preparing written specifications for purchasing commodities or analyzing specifications, bids or quotations.
Issue purchase orders and change orders as necessary in accordance with company policy and procedures.
Ensure the purchase of all goods and services comply with company policy and procedures and guidelines.
Ensure the materials and services are purchased at best overall value, in specified quantity and quality, within specified lead- time.
Follow and expedite procurement through delivery of the product or services specified and invoicing.
Keep operations advised with respect to lead-time on critical material or products.
As required, review invoices with accounts payable where the price or terms don’t agree with the purchase order.
As required, review open commitment reports to insure all purchase orders are received, paid, close out in a timely manner in accordance with company policy and procedures.

Benefits

Compensation $50K-$70K / year, commensurate with experience
Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
Diabetes Management
Telehealth Coverage
Prescription Drug Plan
Pet Insurance
Weight Management Drug Discount
Discounted National Gym Membership Network
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
Employee Assistance Program
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
Accidental death & dismemberment
Voluntary life insurance
Accident coverage
Critical illness coverage
Hospital indemnity coverage
Emergency Travel Assistance Program
Group legal plan