Commodity Buyer

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate with manager to establish strategic direction and objectives. Assist with supplier qualification, evaluation, and re-evaluation processes. Assist with commercial negotiations. Support the procurement team with developing appropriate sources of supply. Initiate sourcing (price/availability) process by issuing RFQ’s. Analyze quotes received and making recommendations for award. Prepare and process purchase orders and change orders. Input and maintain necessary data/records in the company purchasing system. Research and resolve accounts payable and accounts receivable discrepancies. Assist in procurement reporting requirements, commodity performance metrics and vendor scorecards. Maintain a cooperative working relationship with suppliers to stay current with trends and technologies, products, and services. Work closely with Expeditor to ensure suppliers meeting contract schedule and delivery requirements. Maintain key procurement documents to ensure Project Team is informed of material constraints and risks. Ability to travel as needed. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Require a 2-year Degree in Business or Management or equivalent work experience. 2+ years’ Purchasing/Buyer experience in the Construction and/or Engineering field. Preference given for experience in Solar, Renewable Energy or Power Generation. PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: Preference given for bilingual candidates. Experience in Microsoft (Word, Excel, etc.) is required. Experience with Viewpoint preferred. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Benefits and Pay: Paid Company Holidays Paid Time Off We provide paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution. Salary $80,000 - $100,000 annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr