What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer position at Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company?
Job Title: Senior Buyer
Location: Wallingford, CT
Duration: 12-month Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Pay Range: $38 - $44
Job Description:
Qualifications
Infrastructure Engineering Firm
Location: Wallingford, CT
Duration: 12-month Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Pay Range: $38 - $44
Job Description:
- The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing procurement processes in adherence to company and client requirements.
- Create optimum efficiency to procure, expedite, and schedule deliveries of materials and equipment to multiple job sites.
- Oversee Subcontracted Services supply base and track external contract needs, requests for services, preferred suppliers, change orders, and aid in contract negotiation.
- Ensure compliance with project budgets and provide analysis of deviations.
- Manage the work of subordinates, provide guidance, and mentorship, and facilitate the development of the assigned project procurement team.
- Direct procurement strategy for a Program of projects while overseeing a team of Program procurement coordinators and interfacing between department functions of buyers, warehousing, project schedulers, cost analysts, project managers, engineering, planning, and project development
- Manage all project-based procurement functions and assigned personnel including purchasing, expediting, and supplier quality & performance.
- Plans directs, and coordinates the objectives of procurement personnel engaged in the procurement of material and equipment.
- Consults on purchasing strategy for materials and services for various projects.
- Manages the sourcing of potential suppliers for defined scopes of work, and works with appropriate members of the project team to prequalify suppliers
- Oversee Requests for Proposal events, assist with evaluation of supplier proposals, award strategy & leadership signoff, contract creation & kickoff of work.
- Directs & trains on processes and procedures for the purchase of equipment and materials, including within the ERP System
- Coordinate change management and purchase order close-out activities.
- Facilitate evaluation of supplier performance, develop supplier relations, and establish new suppliers.
- Assist with forecasting client material needs and stocking levels
- Build PowerBI Dashboards for Program procurement analytics
- Provide technical guidance and leadership for procurement personnel assigned to assist with procurement activities including recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction, or related field. And 7 years of direct purchasing experience in core industries (Energy/Utility or Heavy Industrial).
- Proven management experience to include training, leading, and development of employees.
- Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, and proven negotiation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint,and Excel including Pivot Tables
- Familiarity with Microsoft PowerBI, PowerApps, Forms
- Technical knowledge of suppliers' products and capabilities
- Proven ability to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
- Proven ability to devise and lead implementation of new approaches to problems encountered.
- Agile, growth mindset, critical thinking
- Understanding of commercial terms and conditions.
- Understanding of logistics, freight, and tax implications.
- Candidate must be willing to travel to Rhode Island on a weekly basis (1-2 days). Report to Wallingford, but open to looking at candidates in Newton or Providence.
- • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- • 401k Retirement Fund
Infrastructure Engineering Firm
- We design and build essential infrastructure for cities. Our commitment to safety and quality has driven our success since 1898. Join our team and contribute to building a thriving society.
Salary : $38 - $60
