JOB SUMMARY

The Buyer position is responsible for procurement activities supporting category management strategies and business partner requirements. Duties include locating sources of supply, issuing requests for quotes, conducting bidder meetings, analyzing bids, creating purchase orders (service and material), negotiating, expediting, resolving supplier problems, and other supply chain duties as required. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Education 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Law, Finance, Supply Chain preferred
• CPM certification a plus

Experience 

• Experience in procurement or contracts preferred
• Maximo experience preferred
• Knowledge and Skills 
• Strong knowledge of purchasing and supply chain practices and standards.
• Knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code
• Strong knowledge of generation, power delivery and corporate equipment and material desired.
• Strong knowledge of the Maximo Purchasing System
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel and databases.
• Working knowledge of Foundry System preferred 
• Strong analytical skills, communication skills and negotiating skills
• Ability to interact with business unit personnel and suppliers
• Ability to handle multiple transactions while under time constraints
• Strict adherence to Procurement Procedures and documentation requirements
• General knowledge of business practices associated with procurement, such as budgeting, traffic/logistics, contracts, engineering, risk management, accounting and legal

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Work closely with category manager, contract agents and business partners to best accommodate their supply chain requirements
• Develop and evaluate proposals for materials and services to determine best purchase alternative
• Issue orders for purchase of goods and services
• Resolve conflicts or discrepancies involving pricing, invoicing, specifications, and contracts
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships