Buyer

Lane Construction is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

The Buyer is responsible for the sourcing process of the products assigned up to the contract negotiation. The ideal candidate will manage the supplier relationships, driving the bid list in accordance to the set strategy.

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

This role will support a large highway construction project in the Carolinas from the Charlotte, NC Office.

Responsibilities:

• Research identify & qualify an approved list of supplier's vendor list
• Define & manage list of suppliers within the vendor list ensuring compliance approval with set procedures
• Analyze/assess and negotiate offers received from suppliers ensuring commercial verification
• Coordinate with technical department to assess supplier proposals
• Prepare a summary of final bid recommendation inclusive of offers comparison, to be communicated with the requesting business unit and the final approvers
• Draft terms & conditions of the contracts/purchase orders in coordination with legal & contract team
• Manage the relationship with the supplier in accordance to internal governance & compliance requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, business administration or related field required
• Master's degree in Engineering, MBA or related field is preferred
• 2+ years of experience in similar role
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques
• Background experience conducting research & market analysis
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and networking skills
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data
• Proficient with Microsoft products suite (excel/PowerPoint/access)
• A team player with flexible and results orientated approach

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. xhyhwjd Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.