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Materials Buyer/Planner

MasTec Communications Group
Carencro, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2026
Overview

MasTec Communications Group is a leading national infrastructure construction company operating throughout the United States.

MasTec Communications Group performs both wireline and wireless communication services on a national scale. We are experts in cell tower construction, RF engineering, broadband fiber optic cable installation, OSP engineering, wireline construction, and emergency maintenance services.


At MasTec you’ll be joining a family, where we are dedicated to supporting each other and building an atmosphere of teamwork. As part of our team, your opportunities are limitless.


Responsibilities

A Materials Buyer/Planner is responsible for identifying and procuring the goods and services that an organization requires.

 

*MUST have generator parts procurement/purchasing experience

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Identify and determine the purchasing needs of the organization
  • Work with Scoping and Production to forecast demand and evaluate inventory levels, and take orders from within the organization
  • Negotiate with Suppliers
  • Perform cost management to identify areas of potential cost reduction and analyze the impact of pricing changes for goods and services
  • Source materials using knowledge of current inventory levels for needed materials
  • Create Purchases orders using defined purchasing protocols
  • Assist in the receipt of purchased materials and services, and keep detailed records of purchases and stocks
  • Carefully monitor deliveries and any past due shipments
  • Build relationships with suppliers and manage their performance
  • Conduct routine supplier business reviews, evaluating supplier performance and compliance
  • Other duties as needed

Qualifications

About You:

  • You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality
  • You have a knack for figuring out hard problems and enjoy a hands-on approach to your work
  • Are proficient in Microsoft office suites.
  • Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Have excellent time management, organizational planning, and problem-solving skills.
  • You follow instructions, respond to management direction, and keep commitments.
  • Strong leadership and project management skills.
  • Able to manage, establish, and communicate clear goals and objectives.

 

Hard work pays off. See what you’ll get for your effort:

 

Financial Security

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term disability
  • Red Wing Boot Voucher

Health and Wellness

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance

  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Family and medical leave
  • Bereavement leave

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Build your career with MasTec!

 

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

 

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