Title: Project Buyer / Purchaser
Company: to be released via phone call
Duration: Permanent Direct Hire
Interview: 2 virtual rounds
Salary: $68,000-$85,000 depending on specific industry experience
Location: Scottsdale, AZ - onsite 5x per week - after 6 months you will have 1 day WFH
Hours : 7-4 or 8-5
Must Haves
- 2+ years’ experience as a Project Buyer, Purchaser, or Sales Rep, Inside sales or any sales experience is applicable for this role
- Experience within HVAC, Construction, Plumbing, Aerospace, Solar or similar industries
- Any experience with or knowledge of administrative purchasing , vendor management, cost estimating, proposals, project buying or payments of materials for a project
- Experience working with vendors and multiple internal teams
- Strong experience with price and contract negotiating experience
- Data entry such as typing and processing of Purchase Orders
- Must be comfortable working in a team environment that is fast paced and high volume
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Day to Day:
The Buyer position provides a turnkey procurement solution to the Project Manager for all Procurement related activities. This position is responsible for the procurement needs of the assigned groups of Project Managers. Buyers are a part of the Purchasing Department and will report to their respective Purchasing Managers, but the daily direction will come from the Project Managers included in their group. The incumbent in this role is expected to have routine interaction with their PMs, as well as all suppliers in support of the purchasing function of the company’s construction line of business. This role is responsible for various tasks including, but not limited to the coordination of details with vendors, document administration, organizing vendor lists and files, and the preparation of purchase orders.
- Using Bidtracer, and working with the Bid Desk Coordinator, acquire supplier bids in support of projects being bid.
- Working with the Project Manager, negotiate and procure equipment, goods, and services in support of projects.
- Issue subcontract agreements and ensure that agreements are in place prior to work beginning on the project site.
- Working with the Subcontract Administrators, vendors and project managers.
- Requesting, and compiling, equipment, and subcontract submittals.
- Work with PMs and Suppliers to maintain an "expediting log" to track equipment lead times to ensure equipment is released in time for project requirements.
- Follow up throughout equipment production to ensure that equipment is delivered as promised by the Supplier.
- Working with the Project Manager, negotiate and settle back charges as applicable to ensure fair costs are charged to the supplier as well as proper reimbursement the company.
- Maintaining knowledge of market conditions as they pertain to pricing, service, and known product issues.
- Working with other Buyers, updating, and maintaining unit cost pricing database.
- Identify areas of potential cost reduction and analyze the impact of pricing changes for goods and services.
- Track costs in unit measurement. Evaluate market trends.
- Develop and maintain vendor relationships.