Leading EPC firm is looking for a Senior Buyer to travel between Wallingford, CT and Rhode Island offices to support strategic goals. The Senior Buyer is responsible for leading procurement processes, identifying and screening suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions, driving improved supplier service levels, improving business results and standardizing procurement best practice processes. Will need direct purchasing experience, project procurement, project field procurement, materials management, or EPC procurement experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Oracle Financial R12 software experience preferred. CPM Certification Preferred or CPSM Certification Preferred.
location: Wallingford, Connecticut
job type: Contract
salary: $35 - 60 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Description:The Senior Purchaser is responsible for leading procurement processes, identifying and screening suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions, driving improved supplier service levels, improving business results and standardizing procurement best practice processes.
- Execute and direct specific procurement plans and programs, to reduce costs to meet schedule requirements and ensure quality.
- Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to procurement practice, mentor and guide less experienced purchasers.
- Directs the preparation of procurement documents and agreements.
- Directs commercial bid evaluations of supplier proposals and coordinate technical evaluations and recommendations.
- Manages supplier submittals to facilitate the execution of agreements.
- Oversees the quality assurance and quality control activities and processes.
- Evaluate and negotiate the procurement of equipment, materials, and subcontracts as assigned.
- Lead in the proposal and selection process and facilitate pre-bid meetings.
- Evaluate suppliers' overall performance and recommend and implement process enhancements.
- Review purchase order documents, procurement status reports and expediting reports for submission.
- Submit comprehensive and complete procurement packages to the engineering group.
- Present Project Procurement Status and Material Status Reports.
- Participate in recruitment and development of staff.
- Provide performance feedback to managers about staff performance.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 3 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.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
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.
