Job Description

One Tech Engineering is searching for a Senior Buyer for a position located in Wallingford, Connecticut; Newton, Massachusetts; or Providence, Rhode Island. The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing procurement processes in adherence to company and client requirements.
  
The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not eligible for sponsorship. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction or related field and 7 years of direct purchasing experience in core industries (Energy/Utility or Heavy Industrial).
  
Local candidates preferred or open to relocation. This is not a remote position.

Senior Buyer Responsibilities:

• Create optimum efficiency to procure, expedite, and schedule deliveries of materials and equipment to multiple jobsites.
• Oversee Subcontracted Services supply base and track external contract needs, requests for services, preferred suppliers, change orders and aid in contract negotiation.
• Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations.
• Manage the work of subordinates, provide guidance, mentorship and facilitate development of assigned project procurement team.
• Direct procurement strategy for a Program of projects while overseeing team of Program procurement coordinators and interfacing between department functions of buyers, warehousing, project schedulers, cost analysts, project managers, engineering, planning and project development
• Manage all project-based procurement functions and assigned personnel including purchasing, expediting, and supplier quality & performance
• Plans, directs, and coordinates the objectives of procurement personnel engaged in the procurement of material and equipment.
• Consults on purchasing strategy for materials and services for various projects.
• Manages the sourcing of potential suppliers for defined scopes of work, and work with appropriate members of the project team to prequalify suppliers
• Oversee Request for Proposal events, assist with evaluation of supplier proposals, award strategy & leadership signoff, contract creation & kickoff of work
• Directs & trains on processes and procedures for purchase of equipment and materials, including within ERP System
• Coordinate change management and purchase order close-out activities.
• Facilitate evaluation of supplier performance, develop supplier relations and establish new suppliers.
• Assist with forecasting client material needs and stocking levels.
• Build PowerBI Dashboards for Program procurement analytics.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership for procurement personnel assigned to assist with procurement activities including recruitment, development, training and retention of staff.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements of the Senior Buyer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Construction or related field and 7 years direct purchasing experience in core industries (Energy/Utility or Heavy Industrial).
• Proven management experience to include training, leading and development of employees.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, analytical and problem solving skills and proven negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel including Pivot Tables.
• Familiarity with Microsoft PowerBI, PowerApps, Forms
• Technical knowledge of suppliers products and capabilities.
• Proven ability of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Proven ability of devising and leading implementation of new approaches to problems encountered.
• Understanding of commercial terms and conditions.
• Understanding of logistics, freight, and tax implications.