Senior Buyer
Durr Universal, Inc.
Your Tasks
- Manage the complete subcontract procurement process from receipt of engineering documentation through subcontract award and change order management.
- Generate project subcontract documentation, including Owner Specifications, Owner Terms & Conditions, Drr Terms & Conditions, Site-Specific Requirements, Compatibility Information, and other required project documentation.
- Investigate and qualify mechanical and electrical subcontractors for engineering, fabrication, and installation packages.
- Coordinate, chair, and document Bid Package review meetings.
- Assemble bid package documentation, create pricing sheets and installation schedules, and distribute bid packages to bidders.
- Coordinate responses to bidder questions throughout the bid cycle.
- Review subcontractor proposals and prepare pricing comparison summaries.
- Coordinate and document clarification meetings with prospective subcontractors.
- Negotiate final pricing and commercial terms.
- Document pre-award requirements, obtain required approvals, and create Purchase Orders in SAP.
- Coordinate periodic follow-up meetings with Site Managers and subcontractors.
- Manage subcontract claims, change orders, notices of default, and related contract administration activities.
- Maintain complete and auditable procurement documentation, including RFQs, quotations, approvals, purchase orders, authorizations, and related project files.
- Attend and support project meetings.
- Travel to project sites as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Minimum of three (3) years of subcontract purchasing experience within an equipment installation, fabrication, or construction environment.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline may be considered in lieu of purchasing experience.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, including plan layouts and sectional drawings.
- Strong negotiation, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Self-motivated individual capable of independently executing responsibilities and solving problems in a professional manner.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- SAP experience preferred.
- Experience utilizing AI for quote analysis, cost analysis, or pricing matrix generation is preferred.
- Basic Power BI knowledge is a plus.
- General understanding of construction and installation requirements within automotive and non-automotive industries, including installation sequencing.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support project activities (less than 20%, including local, overnight, domestic, and occasional international travel).
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as needed to support project schedules and business requirements.
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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