Leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer for their Wallingford office. 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 jobsites. Oversee Subcontracted Services supply base and track external contract needs, requests for services, preferred suppliers, change orders and aid in contract negotiation. Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations. Manage the work of subordinates, provide guidance, mentorship and facilitate development of assigned project procurement team.
location: Wallingford, Connecticut
job type: Contract
salary: $50 - 65 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Direct procurement strategy for a Program of projects while overseeing 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 work with appropriate members of the project team to prequalify suppliers
- Oversee Request 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 purchase of equipment and materials, including within 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:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 7 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
