Buyer

Job Title

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to :

• Purchases and expedites delivery of raw materials, equipment, supplies, spare parts, and services to maintain continuous plant operations.
• Negotiates contracts and / or purchase agreements for raw materials, spare parts, supplies, services and equipment for new projects under the direction of management.
• Communicates with all departments to fill their purchasing needs and to inform them of order status.
• Participates in and conducts supplier audits.
• Sources goods and services.
• Prepares and analyzes RFQ's.
• Audits purchase orders and requisitions for clear, correct and specific information.
• Compiles, stores and retrieves purchasing records.
• Builds and manages vendor relationships.
• Participates in meetings as necessary.
• Analyzes market trends and applies this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
• Supports strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Ensures that correct contracts are in place with vendors.
• Performs other duties as required.

Ideal Background :

Hargrove Culture :

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe. Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement : Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hargrove is a drug-free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.