Expeditor / Buyer

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Houston, TX - Houston, TX

Position Type

Contractor

Salary Range

$40.00 - $50.00 Hourly

Description

Internal and External Client communication.

Adhere to client and Stantec procurement procedures and standards.

Day to day Procurement activities.

Assist with weekly reporting.

Create and maintain material management and tracking.

Maintaining schedule and milestones for procurement deliverables and update the Material Tracking report for client.

Execute Procurement Cycle : vendor selection, prepare and issue request for quotations, vendor bid evaluations and selection, purchase orders, expediting, logistics.

Creating various procurement documents

Expediting suppliers / contractors for materials and technical documentation.

Run various expediting reports and analyze data with strong attention to details.

Coordinate site inspections as required.

Orchestrate all transportation and logistics.

Receiving or obtaining receiving reports from site.

Invoice management and attestation.

Historical tracking and archiving of Labor / Equipment / Materials purchases for internal future project reference.

Other general project support tasks to complete work, including customer specific requirements.

Ensure codes and standards (both legislated and customer-specific) are being met.

Qualifications

Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively, written, spoken and interpersonal.

Strong ability to organize and plan : computer literacy, time management, project planning and project deliverables.

Microsoft Office and Excel.

Strong Skills in Procurement fundamentals : buying, contracts, expediting, negotiating and problem solving.

Sound understanding of procurement practices and policies.

Ability to multitask, in both capacities of handling multiple clients / jobs / projects, and be able to carry out multiple tasks and scalability within each project.

Must be a self starter and motivated working under minimal supervision.

Must be growth orientated (both personal, and company growth focused).

Should be willing to receive direction.

Should approach things in a positive manner and be a team player. Education and Experience

6 years of experience in Procurement, preferably in the EPC / EPCM environment. CSCP Certification, Expediting Management Association Basic & Advanced Training Certification or in pursuit of certification.

Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent experience.

TWIC REQUIRED