Senior Buyer

Overview

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
MasTecs Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $2
billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for
industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation
facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy
plants; buildings, and infrastructure.
Within the CE&I group, the MasTec Industrial sector includes sister
companies Casey Industrial, Phoenix Industrial and Wanzek Industrial. This
collective industrial group provides a merit shop, multi-craft industrial
contractor with the ability to self-perform all major craft trades that
ensures greater safety, quality, flexibility, and economy in delivering
the work required to complete each project. The collective experience and
knowledge of this team provides comprehensive project development,
pre-construction planning, and project management with the mastery to
successfully manage projects that meet deliverable and budgetary requirements.
With every project, we commit to providing the highest levels of quality,
safet
At MasTec Industrial, we are committed to attracting, developing and
retaining the best talent. No matter your role, you will have the
opportunity to contribute to our success as we deliver innovative solutions to
our clients.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sr. Buyer performs duties in purchasing, including bid solicitation,
bid analysis, negotiation, commitment of purchase orders and expediting
the products/materials to site. Performs administration of purchase orders
following commitments involving, scope changes, invoicing, and purchase
order c
Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Work closely with the assigned procurement team to purchase the highest
quality equipment and materials at the lowest possible cost, in correct
amounts, per specifications and drawings.
Learn processes around the research and evaluation of suppliers based on
price, quality, selection, service, support, availability,
reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the
suppliers reputation and history.
Prepare and issue Request for Proposal (RFP) equipment/material packages
to qualified suppliers.
Work with engineering to answer all RFP questions presented by suppliers.
Receive and evaluate proposals against RFP requirements, evaluate pricing
structure, delivery timeframes and modifications to terms and conditions.
Negotiate best and final pricing from selected short-listed suppliers,
Ensure that the company does not enter into any agreement with an external
party which may harm the companys policies and practices by performing due
diligence and following vendor pre-qualification process.
Works closely with field engineering, the material control team, home
office procurement department, and accounts payables.
Secure a completed purchasing requisition with final engineering documents,
arrive at a mutually agreed set of terms and conditions and conform all
purchase order exhibits/attachments.
Monitor, support, and administer all issued field purchase orders.
Manage stakeholder and supplier interaction within the boundaries of company
policy, ensures adherence to processes and audit compliance.
Promotes a positive work environment, exhibits a spirit of cooperation and
support for coworkers. Maintains professionalism within the organization and
when interacting with internal customers, external suppliers and business
partners.
Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Seven (7)- Ten (10) years of experience in procurement (preferably
within construction industry or engineering industry).
Four-year college degree in a business-related field is preferred, or
combination of education and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific
regulations.
When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and
su contractors.
Set a personal example of safe behavior.
Enthusiastic, willing to learn and be flexible regarding day-to-day
responsibilities.
Skilled in oral and written communication.
Knowledge of industry best practices.
Accepts extra duties as situations arise.
Works efficiently and calmly when tight deadlines or other stress factors
arise.
Experience negotiating commercial terms of a purchase order.
Decisive, shows problem-solving capabilities.
Professional, thorough, manages time well, and is detail oriented.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel).
General knowledge of ERP system software and database utilization.
Basic knowledge of all areas of procurement, including procurement
execution, expediting, and onsite material control.
Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking
initiative.
Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the
first time.
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals
and objectives.
Other may duties may be assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position requires prolonged sitting at a desk and working at a
computer…. For full info follow application link.