Buyer

Description

JOB PURPOSE :

Responsible for assisting in implementing new procurement agreements. Facilitates the proper selection and procurement of materials, goods, and services for company needs.

Responsible for the management of local suppliers. Responsible for working with local user groups to drive standardization where possible to be able to leverage spend.

Negotiates, resolves, and delivers the best overall value for the Company with suppliers both locally and nationally. Issues Purchase Orders, monitors PO Acknowledgments, and resolves pricing and quantity discrepancies.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Reviews purchase requisitions for accuracy and compliance, and issues Purchase Orders, all within Company Delegation of Authority.
• Based on DOA, completes sourcing exercises to remain in compliance. Secure and analyze quotations, negotiate best prices and terms with suppliers, and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality and delivery competitiveness.
• Initiate purchase orders for goods and services. Communicates changes or updates on deliveries as needed.
• Manage and prioritize workload independently on a daily and weekly basis.
• May require occasional travel to suppliers / vendors, internal locations, and project sites.
• Interview and confer with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics, inventory control and management;

negotiate prices and delivery terms with guidance from regional procurement lead.

• Contact suppliers about any discrepancies with quantity and quality of product received.
• Assist the field in implementation of new procurement agreements or processes.
• Work closely with the field to identify new needs and help to develop solutions.
• Assist supplier / vendor manager in preparation and development of supplier quarterly business reviews and key performance indicators.
• Interface with all company departments and resolve supply problems as necessary, and work to help standardize on product and best practices with respect to materials management.
• Consistently notifies and informs business leaders of costing and budgeting impacts, while recording and capturing cost savings and efficiencies.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Certifications

Required : Bachelor's degree in business, economics or a related field or 7-10 years progressive Procurement / Supply Chain experience.

Preferred : 5 + years' experience related to natural gas utilities or pipeline construction is desired. Direct interaction with suppliers.

Functional / Technical Competency Requirements

Required : Excellent communication, oral and written, with all levels of the organization. Build relationships among the organization and with clients / customers.

Analytical thinking. Intermediate use of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, v-lookups, pivot tables. Ability to learn new software programs efficiently and use them effectively.

Preferred : Demonstrated purchasing knowledge, skills and abilities.

CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS :

• Organization
• Communication
• Technical Ability
• Ethical Conduct
• Collaboration
• Time Management
• Customer Focus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;

and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 20 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Federal Labor Standards Act designation -Exempt