Project Buyer - Houston, TX

About the role

Independently performs a variety of assignments requiring the investigation and evaluation of suppliers and the purchase of high-dollar value, unique, and specialty construction materials and equipment. This role must be capable of independent judgement in evaluating, selecting, and applying standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related purchasing tasks for a construction project and has a direct impact upon cost containment, efficiency and the profitability of operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct the activities of /or advise less experienced procurement personnel and administrative personnel on a large project (more than $50MM).
• In a smaller project, will be the sole project buyer directing administrative personnel, and will be solely responsible for evaluation and selecting of bidders.
• Collaborate within a multi-discipline team in an effort to fully develop, deliver and complete a successful project.
• Prepare and submit request for quotations.
• Discuss needs with vendor, review vendor's alternate suggestions, and make recommendations to project management with respect to cost reductions, better deliveries, and sales terms.
• Consult with vendor and project engineers regarding technical suitability of equipment.
• Analyze quotations and select suppliers.
• Make purchases and negotiate prices and delivery terms.
• Solicit information from suppliers regarding their capabilities and qualifications and update the supplier database of information.
• Create bid tabulation forms and other procurement documents.
• Secure quotations and develop cost information for proposals.
• Enter and distribute purchase orders and other procurement documents.

Qualifications and Experience

• Requires a minimum of five (5) years related procurement experience.
• The ability to type and proficiency in standard Microsoft Office products is required.

Skills

• The ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical bulletins and government regulations are essential requirements for this role.
• The ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals will also be a regular requirement for this role.
• The ability to effectively deliver oral presentations and to respond to questions from groups of managers, engineers, clients and suppliers will be a daily requirement for this role.
• Job success often hinges upon interpersonal communication and relationship development skills.
• Job tasks require frequent interchange and the successful completion of job tasks depends in large part upon effective interaction and communication with others.
• The ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume and the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry are required.

Work Environment

• Normally will work in an office environment, but occasionally will participate in a field trip to job site which may require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, fumes, and airborne particles.