Sr. Buyer

The Supply Chain Buyer is responsible for leading the day-to-day procurement activities for the Project Services Division. This role involves coordinating with multiple departments to ensure the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials, services, and subcontractors. The Supply Chain Buyer will focus on proposal planning, project execution, and continuous improvement while developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Technical Acumen

• Identify and qualify potential suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Understand and evaluate commercial specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Work with the Quality Team to audit and qualify suppliers for project involvement.

Project Execution

• Solicit bids, evaluate quotations, select suppliers, and execute contracts in line with project needs.
• Coordinate the scheduling and expediting of deliverables, services, and materials to meet project timelines.
• Ensure all contracts are closed out properly, with all terms fulfilled and documented.

Collaboration

• Work closely with Estimating, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure proposal compliance and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Operations, Scheduling, Field Engineering, Site Administration, Finance, and Legal teams as needed.
• Maintain and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure smooth PO execution and address any issues that arise.

Customer Focus

• Oversee warranty efforts, ensuring resolution of issues post-project completion.
• Perform other related duties as required to support the procurement function and project goals.

Continuous Improvement

• Engage in continuous improvement efforts to enhance procurement processes and supplier relationships.
• Conduct post-project and annual supplier evaluations to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.

Critical Thinking

• Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and deliverables, ensuring timely adjustments.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors, securing favorable terms for the company.

Quality Control

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and project specifications.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of related work experience, with a preference for construction industry experience.
• Strong negotiating and analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Effective on your first day!
• Wellness Programs and Awards Get healthier and earn premium discounts!
• Gym Reimbursement and Weight Loss Benefit
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Company match!
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Duncan, SC Location Onsite Gym

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