Member of Technical Staff jobs in Mcallen, TX

About us

We are professional and agile.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Food provided

Industrial Construction Buyer

We are seeking a skilled Buyer to join our team. The Buyer will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods, materials, and services to ensure our company's operational needs are met efficiently.

The duties of a buyer include:

• Providing prices for all materials included in project plans and drawings
• Identifying potential suppliers and new products
• Contacting a range of suppliers and sub‐contractors to obtain quotations
• Agreeing delivery times
• Keeping detailed records and maintaining well‐organised work schedules
• Assessing the reliability of sub‐contractors and suppliers
• Dealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials
• Ensuring compliance with the safety, health and environment requirements of materials and services
• Providing advice to the project estimator on the predicted cost of individual items
• Liaising closely with the estimator at the tendering stage to ensure that an accurate project cost is provided
• Preparing and maintaining cost reports in order to maximise efficiency within the business
• Negotiating and agreeing the most favourable terms possible with suppliers once a contract has been secured

Skills

Additional skills which can be complementary to a buyer include:

• Knowledge and understanding of construction materials
• Good communication skills
• Strong maths and budgeting abilities
• Analytical thinking skills
• Negotiation skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.66 - $24.95 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Pharr, TX (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pharr, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person