Job Description

We are looking for an entry-level Buyer/Supply-Chain Manager. The Buyer/Supply-Chain Manager is responsible for procuring and managing the delivery of all materials, subcontract work, and rented or purchased tooling/equipment required for an assigned project. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Day-to-Day Duties
  • Understanding the scope of work and budget for your assigned project.
  • Understanding logistics and freight, including costs.
  • Identifying and prioritizing long-lead time/critical path items.
  • Determining which vendors are best suited to fulfill the project requirements based on price, lead time, proximity, and other factors.
  • Obtaining quotes and issuing purchase orders, work orders, and subcontracts.
  • Ensuring the timely delivery of all materials and any rented or purchased tooling/equipment; avoiding expediting charges if possible.
  • Communicating within PTS and outside vendors as needed to help ensure the effective execution of the work.
  • Assisting with scheduling and managing subcontractors.
  • Updating procurement tasks listed on weekly project schedule.
  • Reviewing and approving vendor bills; ensuring invoiced amounts are correct and vendors furnish all required QC, insurance, and other applicable backup documentation.
  • Assisting with preparing backup documentation and calculations necessary for invoicing T&M jobs.
  • Ensuring procurement standards and procedures are followed and files are organized.
  • Understanding the project budget; communicating any anticipated or actual cost overruns to the Project Management Group.
• Other Duties
  • Understanding the strengths, weaknesses, and capabilities of vendors.
  • Locating and evaluating potential new vendors and ways to reduce costs or increase efficiencies.
  • Assisting PMs with preparing bids for new project work.
  • Assisting with developing and implementing subcontractor work scopes.
  • Assisting with developing and implementing quality control standards for vendors.
  • Assisting with developing or improving tank design standards and specifications.
  • Developing and maintaining procurement systems and processes files to foster teamwork, uniformity and transparency.
  • Conducting root-cause-analyses and corrective-action-plans for vendor quality or delivery issues.
  • Promoting all aspects of Total Quality Management (TQM) program.

Applicant Requirements

• Bachelor degree in procurement/supply-chain related field.
• Excellent planning skills and attention to detail.
• Solid reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated problem solver.
• Organized and analytical.
• Team-player; eager to learn and improve. 
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.

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