Junior Corporate Buyer

JR. Corporate BUYER
Job description
Our 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare Request for Quotations/Invitations to Bid (RFQs/ITBs) bid packages based on commodity assignment.
• Obtain solicitations/bids from sources of supply.
• Follow-up on all RFQ packets and/or all bidders so as to ensure bids are received in a timely fashion (per required timeline).
• Maintain constant communication w/all stakeholders on buyout packages.
• Receive and review bid packages with VP of Procurement so as to ensure bids are complete.
• communicate w/all bidders and ensure a best and final offer (bafo) is always requested and best terms are negotiated.
• Communicate w/work package manager (wpm) and all stakeholders so as to ensure accurate materials are procured per bill of material (bom)/specifications/requirements.
• Work 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.
• Make final vendor recommendations to wpm all while ensuring he/she has reviewed the buyout from a technical perspective.
• Procure materials that are agreed upon with wpm and the Project Team.
• Generate purchase orders in Purchase Order system (ViewPoint) and log Purchase Orders into Material Tracking Report.
• Send award/release Purchase Orders to Vendor(s); follow up with awardee to ensure Order Acknowledgement is sent.
• Attend daily Procurement/Logistics meetings and other meetings (as requested).
• Perform daily quality control (QC) checks on purchase orders and/or reports for other team members (as needed).
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education and Skills

• Minimum Associate's Degree in related field is a MUST (Business Administration preferred).
• Must 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.
• Must have a good understanding of procurement techniques/requirements.
• Must have the ability to learn AND FOLLOW Procurement/Logistics policies and procedures.
• Must have strong negotiation skills.
• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have strong analytical skills.
• Must be well organized, detail-oriented and highly motivated.
• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; especially in Excel.
• Must have impeccable customer service skills. In our area of business; we treat everyone as a customer
• Must be able to evaluate and use relevant information along with individual judgment to suggest ways to improve work processes (Process Improvement).

Key Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is a MUST.
• Must be a team player and look at challenges as opportunities for new knowledge and growth
• Must be able to SECURE and MAINTAIN a security clearance at the required level

Our 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.