Buyer

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare written inquiries for vendor supplied items.
• Utilize problem solving, supplier management, and negotiating skills.
• Negotiate delivery and payment terms, as well as change orders.
• Expedite deliveries and conduct follow-up procedures as necessary.
• Coincordinate invoice issues with vendor and accounting.
• Perform competitive supplier selections, reviews, proposals, and process competitive bids routinely.
• Establish/maintain working contact with vendors.
• Meet with sales and vendor representatives as required.
• Provide vendor performance reviews with metrics that the vendor partner can use for improved performance with OEG.
• Affordable requisitions, place purchase orders and oversee delivery of goods and services to meet predetermined project due dates.
• Assist in executing sourcing strategies, prepare and organize data for presentation and decision making.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures, accounting policies and business procedures at a level normally acquired through completion of a two-year technical or business degree or related field or equivalent experience.
• Four years’ experience in construction purchasing – preferably electrical industry experience.

Skills

• Strong technical skills, including a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work in a cooperative team environment and support both internal and external customers.

Pay

Compensation and benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid term life insurance and AD&D coverage
• 401k retirement plan with employer match and company contribution
• PTO accrual of up to 120 hours in a full year (subject to plan terms thereafter)
• 7 company paid holidays

Benefits

Additional Information includes:

• Background check, credit check, MVR and drug screen may be required (will vary by position).
• Equal Opportunity Employer