Senior Project Buyer

Role: Senior Project Buyer


Location: Minneapolis, MN


Salary: $100,000-$130,000 per annum

H9 Talent Solutions are currently partnering with a major EPC contractor in the US renewable energy sector in the recruitment of a Senior Project Buyer on a permanent direct hire basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Purchase items and services at the most favourable price consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, and other factors.
• Propose purchase transactions that higher authority approve prior to final action.
• Arrange returns for unacceptable products to suppliers.
• Track order status from the time of placing the order until delivery and communicate status to project teams.
• Facilitate and run meetings internally and externally.
• Enter purchase agreements and retain contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis.
• Enter purchase orders and retain contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis.
• Visit job sites or offices annually at a minimum to develop more effective working relationships.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, construction management, or related discipling or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• 5 years of procurement experience and/or experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, and materials, purchasing processes, and procedures (preferred)
• Project Management experience (preferred)
• Understanding of the construction industry (preferred)
• Negotiating, organizing, planning, verbal, and communication skills
• Strong customer service and analytical skills
• Active listening skills and effective communication including openness to diverse input and feedback


BENEFITS:
• Dental, Medical, Vision
• 401k
• Paid Leave