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Senior Buyer

GAS Global
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025

Duration : 12 Months

Job Description :

  • Reviews the prime contract requirements and oversees the development and preparation of project master purchases pro-forma forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in purchase documents on project commitments.
  • Reviews and develops other commercial and technical data prepared by Engineering, Construction, Finance, Logistics, Insurance, Tax and other procurement functional groups and inputs suitable terminology into pro-forma documents.
  • Leads the development of project purchasing procedures.
  • Communicates with Engineering to assist and / or guide them in the preparation of material requisitions.
  • Prepares, maintains, and monitors project bidder’s lists, ensuring input is received from all Supply Chain functions and other operational groups.
  • Works closely with Construction, Finance, Tax, Insurance, and other procurement functional groups to seek their review and input in purchase documents.
  • Manage the various purchasing activities related to the formation of purchase documents including establish bid criteria and evaluation factors, issuance of bidding documents, receipt, and evaluation of bids, negotiate and finalize the purchase agreement.
  • Prepares and organizes assigned Procurement sponsored meetings.
  • Directs negotiations in the commitment of purchases for formation and administration, following review and approval of the proposed negotiating plan by the designated supervisor.
  • Administers Order activities including management of communications with Suppliers for compliance with Order requirements, arrange meetings with Suppliers, resolve Supplier requests for clarifications, coordinate Expediting and Supplier Quality activities, manages resolution of engineering items impacting Order and prepare and execute Order amendments.
  • Monitors billing for compliance.
  • Assists and may mentor less experienced team members.
  • Contributes to the development and delivery of training to other purchasing personnel regarding all aspects of formation and administration of purchasing forms, procedures, and buying goods.
  • Establishes key supplier relationships.
  • Utilizes Excel for bid tabulations, data analysis and reporting.
  • Utilizes Word is creating, formatting, and editing documents with the ability to track changes and maintain configuration control of the documents.

Skills Required :

  • Proficiency in all phases of procurement including excellent communication skills to be able to effectively work with suppliers.
  • Proficiency in conducting bidder prequalification, preparation of bidders’ lists, and bid formation.
  • In-depth knowledge of the power / nuclear industry and market trends with the ability to analyze and interpret technical specifications, proficiency in contract management, and experience in supplier relationship management.
  • Expertise in cost analysis and risk management.
  • Proficiency in the administration of commitments, monitoring supplier performance, back charge procedures, and the resolution of claims and disputes.
  • Proficiency in understanding prime contract flow down requirements to establishing purchasing proforma documents.
  • Skilled in working with and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other project functional groups, primarily Engineering, Construction, Project Management, and other functions.
  • Proficiency in Engineering and Construction activities, and knowledge of work processes related to Procurement management.
  • Proficiency in development and implementation of policies, instructions, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Proficiency in use of Company Digital Supply Chain System, and related engineering and other project data systems that interface with DSCS or other leading industry Procurement management automation tools.
  • Must have strong experience with Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Education / Training / Certifications

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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