Junior Corporate Buyer

Clearance JobsLombard, IL, US

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Jr. Corporate Buyer

Our Buyers are responsible for the procurement of construction materials, equipment and / or services in support of international projects and corporate objectives. Candidates must have a minimum of 0-3 years of solid procuring materials experience. Experience in construction is a plus. Candidates must have the ability to research / source and select vendors that ensure quality, price, delivery and service at a price that maximizes company profit margins while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct. Work hours are 8-5 pm (or agreed upon time w / Manager) - work from home on Fridays. Salary up to $65K per year. This would be an excellent position for a recent supply chain college grad.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare Request for Quotations / Invitations to Bid (RFQs / ITBs) bid packages based on commodity assignment.
Obtain solicitations / bids from sources of supply.
Follow-up on all RFQ packets and / or all bidders so as to ensure bids are received in a timely fashion (per required timeline).
Maintain constant communication w / all stakeholders on buyout packages.
Receive and review bid packages with VP of Procurement so as to ensure bids are complete.
Communicate w / all bidders and ensure a best and final offer (bafo) is always requested and best terms are negotiated.
Communicate w / work package manager (wpm) and all stakeholders so as to ensure accurate materials are procured per bill of material (bom) / specifications / requirements.
Work closely w / WPM to ensure best possible source of supply is chosen, i.e. not only on price, but also on lead time / availability and proven vendor customer service record.
Make final vendor recommendations to wpm all while ensuring he / she has reviewed the buyout from a technical perspective.
Procure materials that are agreed upon with wpm and the Project Team.
Generate purchase orders in Purchase Order system (ViewPoint) and log Purchase Orders into Material Tracking Report.
Send award / release Purchase Orders to Vendor(s); follow up with awardee to ensure Order Acknowledgement is sent.
Attend daily Procurement / Logistics meetings and other meetings (as requested).
Perform daily quality control (QC) checks on purchase orders and / or reports for other team members (as needed).
Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education and Skills

Minimum Associate's Degree in related field is a MUST (Business Administration preferred).

Must have a minimum of one to three years of solid Procurement experience AS A BUYER preferably in the construction industry. However, willing to take on the right recent college graduate majoring in supply chain management.

Must have a good understanding of procurement techniques / requirements.

Must have the ability to learn AND FOLLOW Procurement / Logistics policies and procedures.

Must have strong negotiation skills.

Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Must have strong analytical skills.

Must be well organized, detail-oriented and highly motivated.

Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; especially in Excel.

Must have impeccable customer service skills. In our area of business; we treat everyone as a customer.

Must be able to evaluate and use relevant information along with individual judgment to suggest ways to improve work processes (Process Improvement).

Key Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is a MUST.

Must be a team player and look at challenges as opportunities for new knowledge and growth.

Must be able to secure and maintain a security clearance at the required level.

Our demands are high, as are the rewards; we offer an excellent benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 17 vacation / PTO days as well as matching 401k.

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Buyer • Lombard, IL, US