Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview 

Under general supervision procures engineered equipment and material in accordance with buyers and contracts plan and/or handles all facets of traffic activity to project and/or executes the expediting function in accordance with established procurement policies and procedures.

The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assignment.

• Assist in development of buyers and contracts activities in accordance with established project and/or buyers and contracts policies and procedures.
• May direct buyers and contracts technicians as required.
• Performs buying, subcontracting, expediting and/or the activities in accordance with established project and/or buyers and contracts policies and procedures. Evaluates, selects and routes material shipment in accordance with procedures.
• Serves as a resource to less experienced team members.
• Performs research and compiles information/data on vendors, materials and supplies.
• Processes RFPs, RFQs, contracts, purchase orders and delivery orders actions.
• Assigned more complex contract and procurement actions for execution.
• Researches and writes more complex specifications.
• Contributes to the assignments of lower-level team members.
• Provides assigned technical, administrative or functional support to the management team.
• Performs duties moderately complex in nature.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner.
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS degree in a related field and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Typical experience ranges from 5 – 8 years.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills, organizational skills, judgment and flexibility.
• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of policy and regulatory requirements for contracting/procurement.

Working Conditions

Work in an office at a normal environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities or industrial field environments). May also work at off-project sites representing the organization at various types of locations throughout the community for business purposes. Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed.

Ability to perform sedentary to light work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (any exertion of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds requires usage of a two person "buddy system"), non-repetitive, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly, repetitive; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching.

Ability to perform primary office duties including heavy computer usage.

In some cases, radiological training may be required.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the overall purpose of this job. 

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

LOCATION: PADUCAH KY