Buyer

Job Description

The primary purpose of the Local Buyer Specialist is to support National Buyers for Construction and Equipment in achieving procurement objectives.

Buyer is expected to complete the following activities in regular work :

• Drive communication concerning Client's initiatives, procurement activity, timelines and budgets between International Procurement Services (IPS) and Client's Facilities and Engineering Teams.
• Assist in problem resolution, escalation and daily operations of IPS.
• Consult IPS National Buyers and ensure timely updates related to Client's activity.
• Provide transparency to IPS Senior Management and other business units as needed about the current status and performance of IPS in the Client's Project.
• Cooperate closely with the other IPS units and Global Commodity Managers to achieve alignment and synergies within IPS business units related to Construction and Equipment Purchases.
• Participate in onsite and virtual Client's steering committees and project meetings.
• Initiate and see to completion requests for quote, competitive bids, and strategic sourcing tasks at the direction of National Buyers.
• Complete bid leveling, cost driver analysis, and quote comparisons.
• Complete PowerPoint presentation slides to share critical information and key messages.
• Use IPS ProQ suite of systems and Finance Supplier Database to review data, enter contracts, RFQs and Legal Terms and Conditions, onboard suppliers, and finalize contracts.

Perform safe work practices and participate in trainings and safety programs in a positive and proactive way by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws.

Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to supervisor or Human Resources.

Work safely 100% of the time.

Qualifications

Professional Experience

A minimum of three (3) years' of relevant professional experience in the following area(s) : Purchasing, Project Management, Business Administration, Finance.

Required skills

Knowledge of purchasing processes, systems and tools as well as sound experience with their application. Highly effective communication skills both written and verbal.

Proven ability to conduct project planning, monitoring and implementation.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint etc.)

Fluent in English.

Preferred skills :

Additional knowledge of German and / or Spanish.

Experience as an operational buyer within a large, multinational company.

Additional Information

To move forward, I would need the following from you ASI

1. Your UPDATED resume in word format.

2. Your Availability, Immediate, two weeks etc...

3. Four professional, verifiable references, email address and phone number.

4. I give AllTech Systems, Inc. the right to submit me ( ) for the above position.

No Corp-to-Corp ! Must become an AllTech Systems, Inc W-2 employee!

Work Status : US Citizen or Valid Green Card Hold

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Last updated : 2024-04-29