Junior Corporate Buyer

divh2Jr. Corporate Buyer / h2pOur Buyers are responsible for the procurement of construction materials, equipment and / or services in support of international projects and corporate objectives. Candidates must have a minimum of 0-3 years of solid procuring materials experience. Experience in construction is a plus. Candidates must have the ability to research / source and select vendors that ensure quality, price, delivery and service at a price that maximizes company profit margins while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct. Work hours are 8-5 pm (or agreed upon time w / Manager) - work from home on Fridays. Salary up to $65K per year. This would be an excellent position for a recent supply chain college grad. / ph3Essential Duties and Responsibilities / h3ulliPrepare Request for Quotations / Invitations to Bid (RFQs / ITBs) bid packages based on commodity assignment. / liliObtain solicitations / bids from sources of supply. / liliFollow-up on all RFQ packets and / or all bidders so as to ensure bids are received in a timely fashion (per required timeline). / liliMaintain constant communication w / all stakeholders on buyout packages. / liliReceive and review bid packages with VP of Procurement so as to ensure bids are complete. / liliCommunicate w / all bidders and ensure a best and final offer (bafo) is always requested and best terms are negotiated. / liliCommunicate w / work package manager (wpm) and all stakeholders so as to ensure accurate materials are procured per bill of material (bom) / specifications / requirements. / liliWork closely w / WPM to ensure best possible source of supply is chosen, i.e. not only on price, but also on lead time / availability and proven vendor customer service record. / liliMake final vendor recommendations to wpm all while ensuring he / she has reviewed the buyout from a technical perspective. / liliProcure materials that are agreed upon with wpm and the Project Team. / liliGenerate purchase orders in Purchase Order system (ViewPoint) and log Purchase Orders into Material Tracking Report. / liliSend award / release Purchase Orders to Vendor(s); follow up with awardee to ensure Order Acknowledgement is sent. / liliAttend daily Procurement / Logistics meetings and other meetings (as requested). / liliPerform daily quality control (QC) checks on purchase orders and / or reports for other team members (as needed). / liliOther duties as assigned. / li / ulh3Experience, Education and Skills / h3ulliMinimum Associates Degree in related field is a MUST (Business Administration preferred). / liliMust have a minimum of one to three years of solid Procurement experience AS A BUYER preferably in the construction industry. However, willing to take on the right recent college graduate majoring in supply chain management. / liliMust have a good understanding of procurement techniques / requirements. / liliMust have the ability to learn AND FOLLOW Procurement / Logistics policies and procedures. / liliMust have strong negotiation skills. / liliMust have strong communication skills, both verbal and written. / liliMust have strong analytical skills. / liliMust be well organized, detail-oriented and highly motivated. / liliMust be able to work independently with minimum supervision. / liliMust be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; especially in Excel. / liliMust have impeccable customer service skills. In our area of business; we treat everyone as a customer. / liliMust be able to evaluate and use relevant information along with individual judgment to suggest ways to improve work processes (Process Improvement). / li / ulh3Key Requirements / h3ulliU.S. Citizenship is a MUST. / liliMust be a team player and look at challenges as opportunities for new knowledge and growth. / liliMust be able to secure and maintain a security clearance at the required level. / li / ulpOur demands are high, as are the rewards; we offer an excellent benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 17 vacation / PTO days as well as matching 401k. / p / div