Project Buyer - Houston, TX

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Will direct the activities of /or advise less experienced procurement personnel and administrative personnel on a large project (more than $50MM). On a smaller project will be the sole project buyer directing administrative personnel, and will be solely responsible for evaluation and selecting of bidders.

EDUCATION

Normally requires a 4 year degree in Business Administration (or related curriculum). In lieu of a degree, 5 years of equivalent experience in construction related procurement activities is also acceptable.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a minimum of five (5) years related procurement experience. The ability to type and proficiency in standard Microsoft Office products is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The role of Project Buyer is to collaborate within a multi-discipline team in an effort to fully develop, deliver and complete a successful project. As part of this collaborative effort, this role requires the presence of the individual working within a group setting, with regular interaction during meetings and one on one, face to face discussions with other individuals on the team on a daily basis.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consult with engineering and construction management to clarify material requirements.
• Prepare and submit request for quotations.
• Discuss needs with vendor, review vendor's alternate suggestions, and makes recommendations to project management with respect to cost reductions, better deliveries, and sales terms.
• Consult with vendor and project engineers regarding technical suitability of equipment.
• Analyze quotations and select suppliers.
• Make purchases and negotiate prices and delivery terms.
• Secure quotations and develop cost information for proposals.
• Create bid tabulation forms and other procurement documents 
• Obtain routine cost information for estimating purposes 
• Enter and distribute purchase orders and other procurement documents.
• Solicit information from suppliers regarding their capabilities and qualifications and update the supplier database of information 

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS

The ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical bulletins and government regulations are essential requirements for this role. The ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals will also be a regular requirement for this role. The ability to effectively deliver oral presentations and to respond to questions from groups of managers, engineers, clients and suppliers will be a daily requirement for this role. Job success often hinges upon interpersonal communication and relationship development skills. Job tasks require frequent interchange and the successful completion of job tasks depends in large part upon effective interaction and communication with others.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

The ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume and the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry are required.