Sr. Buyer - Houston, TX

About the role

Independently performs a variety of assignments involving purchasing duties and responsibilities for projects involving high dollar, technically unique items or critical product lines. Job role may perform the duties of the lead Procurement representative on smaller and/or less complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development of Project Procurement Plans and Project Procurement Procedures.
• Aid in the development of Project Bidders List.
• Consult with engineering and construction management to clarify material requirements.
• 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 quotation and select supplier.
• Makes purchase and negotiate prices and delivery terms.
• Solicit information from suppliers regarding their capabilities and qualifications and update the supplier database of information.

Requirements

• Minimum of seven (7) years of related procurement experience.
• The ability to type and proficiency in standard Microsoft Office products is required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Normally requires a 4 year degree in Business Administration (or related curriculum).
• In lieu of a degree, 7 years of equivalent experience in construction related procurement activities is also acceptable.

Skills

• The ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical bulletins and government regulations.
• The ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• The ability to effectively deliver oral presentations and to respond to questions from groups of managers, engineers, clients and suppliers.
• 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.

Pay

Competitive compensation package, flexible and hybrid work schedules, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Schedule

Flexible and hybrid work schedules.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits program.