Senior Electrical Buyer

JOB SUMMARY:

Identify and procure electrical goods required by the organization, using the approved procedures and best practices to reach the optimal cost. This includes but are not limited to: assess electrical material requisitions and BID lists, contact and negotiate with suppliers, create purchase orders and report to stakeholders about the progress.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

· Obtain quotes from vendors and achieve cost savings through bidding, and negotiations.

· Create, review, and analyze vendors Bids.

· Source and procure a wide range of electrical materials including cables, wires, switches, connectors, panels, cable trays, equipment and other electrical and instrumentation components.

· Manage all communication with vendors, resolve issues in a timely manner and sustain networking relationships.

· Issue purchase orders and supplements in accordance with established policies and procedures.

· Conduct in-depth evaluations of suppliers' performance and identify performance issues.

· Identify and bring to leadership review opportunities for long-term agreements with suppliers.

· Recommend alternative sources of supply to minimize problems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· College degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Minimum of three years as a buyer or procurement specialist in the electrical or construction industry.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Supply Chain experience is preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES:

· Possess a strong understanding of electrical materials and their applications.

· Understanding of construction materials, tools, consumables, PPEs and small services.

· Ability to understand construction drawings (electrical, Instrumentation, civil and mechanical).

· Negotiating, using diplomacy, tack and managing conflict.

· Diligence and attention to detail.

· Intermediate MS Office Excel, Power Point and Word skills.

· Basic COINS Procurement, Subcontracts and Cost modules skills.

· Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

· Ability to deal with ambiguity.

· Diligence and attention to detail.

· Ability to objectively interpret and analyze data.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality of all data.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

· Should possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed primarily indoors and occasional motor vehicle and/or air travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Manual dexterity and sitting for extended periods of time.

· Frequent standing and walking.

· Occasional climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and crouching.

· Visual acuity to read printed and electronic documents.

· Lifting and / or exerting of force up to 20 pounds occasionally.

· Occasional driving of motor vehicles.