Buyer

• Obtain quotes for price, quality, freight, customs and delivery variables for purchase orders and supplies
• Perform administrative support tasks for the Procurement Department, including arranging appointments, managing schedules, answering calls and inquiries, contacting vendors and suppliers, managing databases, producing reports, and coordinating with departments
• Review purchase requisitions and process purchase orders
• Utilize competitive processes for Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotations to obtain best value for goods and services
• Manage OICR mobile accounts, including travel packs and new hardware
• Administer cell phone invoices and purchases of new cell phones
• Work with Procurement Department members to meet priorities and objectives
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Manage relationships with external clients to achieve high levels of internal customer service
• Handle order processes through the JDE system and ensure internal controls are met
• Provide backup support to the Senior Materials Coordinator
• Maintain records of procurement transactions
• Reconcile Procurement department p-card transactions
• Configure requisition approval routes
• Administer access to core vendor websites and maintain password and ID lists
• Maintain the Contract Management Database
• Prepare reports on procurement activities
• Assist with training users on the procurement workflow

• Manage inventory levels and control purchasing of raw materials for the manufacturing facility
• Identify and execute opportunities to optimize inventory turns and reduce costs while maintaining high fill rates
• Process purchase orders with suppliers
• Negotiate pricing, quality, and lead times with raw-material suppliers
• Review, receive, and enter daily orders into the ERP
• Oversee purchase-order receipt entry and address receiving exceptions
• Complete change orders and delivery expedite requests
• Set up new part numbers and maintain item data
• Investigate factory RGAs and returned goods
• Monitor deliveries and shipments, reconcile inventory, and follow up on late shipments
• Assist the Senior Procurement Specialist with stock adjustments, scrap and obsolete items, and month-end reporting
• Monitor raw-material levels, safety stock, shortages, and regional demand changes
• Use reports, inventory applications, and processes to achieve inventory availability and fill-rate objectives
• Review inventory performance, identify root causes of stockouts, and develop corrective plans
• Maintain, monitor, and action KPIs
• Apply continuous-improvement approaches to reduce replenishment and inventory-stocking costs
• Identify underperforming products and develop response plans
• Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives through supplier negotiations, value engineering, alternative sourcing, and process improvements
• Partner with stakeholders to improve inventory programs, processes, policies, and initiatives
• Perform other responsibilities as required

• Manage purchasing activities for assigned categories, from purchase order creation through delivery follow-up, ensuring accuracy of quantities, pricing, and timelines
• Identify and evaluate suppliers and sourcing options to meet business requirements for cost, quality, and availability
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and delivery timelines with suppliers while identifying cost-reduction opportunities
• Participate in the negotiation, review, and follow-up of supplier agreements in accordance with company policies
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools, and practices to improve efficiency and reliability
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure material availability and maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production

• Secure quotes for materials, equipment, or services during the bid process
• Review vendor discount structures
• Identify and source materials, equipment, or services based on cost and quality
• Review material requests and prepare purchase orders
• Place orders to achieve the best-delivered project cost
• Establish supplier contracts and facilitate billing
• Increase or close out vendor purchase orders
• Complete and obtain approval for paperwork before placing orders
• Review committed costs
• Process returns, claims, and supplier issues
• Liaise with Quality, Accounting, Project Management, and Site Management
• Plan, coordinate, and execute procurement activities
• Prepare and issue RFP and tender documents, evaluate bids, and provide recommendations
• Complete contract administration activities
• Review and escalate claims
• Communicate relevant information to engineering, construction, QC, and accounts payable stakeholders
• Monitor and track vendor performance
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships
• Provide administrative support, assist in estimating, support field staff, and issue timely purchase orders
• Perform other assignments or projects as assigned

Buyer – Nuclear

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for strategic material and service categories.
• Lead supplier selection, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management processes.
• Act as a key partner in the development of new components, working with engineering, quality, and strategic suppliers.
• Negotiate and ensure compliance with supplier agreements regarding manufacturing lead times, cost structures, raw material fluctuations, and exchange rates.
• Manage the parts portfolio budget and update standard costs.
• Analyze market trends, monitor cost developments, and implement spending-reduction initiatives.

Direct Buyer

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for strategic material and service categories.
• Lead supplier selection, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management processes.
• Partner in the development of new components with engineering, quality, and strategic supplier teams.
• Negotiate and ensure compliance with supplier agreements covering manufacturing lead times, cost structures, raw material fluctuations, and exchange-rate variations.
• Manage the budget for the assigned parts portfolio and continuously update product cost information.
• Analyze market trends, monitor cost developments, and implement cost-reduction initiatives.