Sr Buyer F

You can be based in any city or state in the U.S. This is a traveling, project-based position requiring up to 90% travel. Projects may be located in any state, with an average duration of 8-18 months. We offer designated per diem in addition to base salary to support living expenses, mobilization support (including mileage reimbursement), and one longer weekend every four weeks for additional time at home.

About the Company

MasTec Industrial, along with sister companies Casey Industrial and Phoenix Industrial, has served the power industry since 1947. We support utilities, developers, and municipalities with EPC services and project development expertise. Ranked by ENR as the #1 Power Contractor, we specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our team brings over 30 years of experience in utility and industrial systems, including simple and combined cycle plants and reciprocating engines. The MasTec Industrial market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment, which generates over $4 billion in annual revenue and provides construction services across industrial, renewables, and infrastructure sectors. MasTec is a minority-owned Fortune 500 company with over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the assigned procurement team to purchase the highest quality equipment and materials at the lowest possible cost, in correct amounts, per specifications and drawings.
• Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and supplier reputation and history.
• Prepare and issue Request for Proposal (RFP) equipment/material packages to qualified suppliers.
• Work with engineering to answer all RFP questions presented by suppliers.
• Receive and evaluate proposals against RFP requirements, including pricing structure, delivery timeframes, and modifications to terms and conditions.
• Negotiate best and final pricing from selected short-listed suppliers.
• Perform due diligence and follow vendor pre-qualification processes to ensure the company does not enter into agreements that may harm its policies and practices.
• Work closely with field engineering, the material control team, home office procurement department, and accounts payables.
• Secure completed purchasing requisitions with final engineering documents, arrive at mutually agreed terms and conditions, and conform all purchase order exhibits/attachments.
• Monitor, support, and administer all issued field purchase orders.
• Manage stakeholder and supplier interaction within company policy boundaries, ensuring adherence to processes and audit compliance.
• Promote a positive work environment, exhibiting cooperation and support for coworkers while maintaining professionalism with internal and external partners.
• Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project-specific regulations; actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors when on-site.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.

Requirements

• Seven to ten years of experience in procurement, preferably within the construction or engineering industry.
• Four-year college degree in a business-related field is preferred, or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience negotiating commercial terms of a purchase order.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• General knowledge of ERP system software and database utilization.
• Basic knowledge of all areas of procurement, including procurement execution, expediting, and onsite material control.

Skills

• Enthusiastic, willing to learn, and flexible regarding day-to-day responsibilities.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of industry best practices.
• Decisive with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Professional, thorough, manages time well, and detail-oriented.
• Highly motivated with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.

Physical Demands

• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
• Maintain physical strength and stamina; use arms, hands, and legs fully.
• Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
• Stamina to perform tasks repetitively and continuously for several hour intervals.
• Work in uncontrolled environmental conditions, including constant changes in weather and site conditions.
• Moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., safety-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest).
• Move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
• Work at heights and abide by all safety and fall-protection requirements; wear and utilize all required safety equipment.
• Evaluate information based on measurable standards and see details in objects or drawings; recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.
• Keep good balance and work at heights.
• See well (either naturally or with correction).
• Hear well (either naturally or with correction).
• Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

Pay

$80,000 - $110,000 / year, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance.
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave.
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
• Group legal plan.