Buyer - Purchasing (Technician II)

Procurement Buyer

Responsible for the purchase and/or lease of construction materials and equipment, permanent facility equipment and materials, and replacement parts for company equipment.

Duties:

• Prepare written inquiries or obtain verbal quotes for vendor supplied items in compliance with requisitions and/or specifications.
• Receive vendor bids, evaluate bids considering price, delivery date, past performance of vendor, etc. to determine successful bidder.
• Negotiate terms/conditions of and place purchase orders. Negotiate and issue purchase change orders.
• Prepare all required documentation for each purchase order. Expedite awarded purchase orders when necessary to insure timely delivery.
• When required, handle third party rental contracts, awards, renewals, and terminations. Maintain files and chart all rental orders.
• Coordinate invoice problems with vendor and accounting, and delivery requirements with vendor and supervision.
• Establish/maintain working contact with vendors. Meet with sales and vendor representatives, as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), with additional specialized training or college course work and at least six (6) years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Specific Skills:

• Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, policies, accounting, and business contract laws required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work individually and make decisions is essential.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see and to perform repetitive motions.
• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Role:

The major accountabilities of the Procurement Buyer pertain to the providing input and support of the Planning, Preparation, Execution, and Post-turnaround phases of the Work Process as defined in the Turnaround Work Process. The Buyer function generally is focused around ensuring all materials are procured and on site to meet turnaround goals.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations:

Order materials as specified by TA planning.

Expedite Material - Track all long-lead materials orders and routinely communicate status to TA Team. Procurement will confirm the long-lead material will be delivered by the planned delivery date.

Procure Long Lead Materials. Keep a detailed list of long lead materials, their expected arrivals and inform the lead planner of any potential arrivals that might threaten the TA schedule.

Define Procurement Strategy. Buyer will analyze the following data:

Skills/Competencies:

• Supply chain logistics
• SAP
• TA organization and execution flow
• Procurement Processes
• Material specification requirements

1. Pre-Turnaround Planning & Preparation:

2. Procurement Execution:

3. Expediting & Logistics:

4. Vendor Management:

5. On-Site Turnaround Support:

6. Cost Control & Reporting:

7. Post-Turnaround Activities: