Capital Project Buyer

Education and Experience

BA/BS degree with 5 years of experience in related area with a clear understanding and ability to perform within all aspects of procurement.

Experience with Capital project procurement is preferred.  

Demonstrated experience supporting projects under multiple contract types, including:

• • Design-Build (DB)
  • Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC/EPCM)
  • Lump Sum / Turnkey
  • Unit Rate / Time & Materials
  • Cost-Reimbursable / Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)

Proven track record managing large, complex procurement packages (e.g., engineered equipment, systems integration)

Major Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement of capital equipment, systems, and engineered services
• Support project teams in defining commercial strategies aligned to contract type (e.g., design-build, EPC)
• Obtain materials, equipment, parts and services at the best value.
• Develop credible, cooperative relationships with suppliers to ensure business needs are met.
• Ensure the reliability, capability and soundness of suppliers.
• Assist Units in reducing costs and expenses by recommending alternate sources, materials and / or processes.
• Develop strategies with supporting supply portfolios (market research) to create resources, execute strategies, be flexible to market changes, assess risk and manage supplier development.
• Collaborate with legal, engineering, and project management on contract structuring

Essential Physical, Sensory, and Mental Requirements
Will sit 6, stand 1 and walk 1 hour per day. May stoop, kneel or use stairs daily. May occasionally lift and carry up to 15 lbs. Will use telephone 2 hours per day. Will use computer a minimum of 5 hours per day. Requires good vision, hearing & speaking. Must read, write and do complex math. Will develop procedures for office environment. Will work indoors at a desk within a comfortable office environment.

Position Accountabilities:
• Develop a network of sources to supply related equipment, parts and/or services that meet the quality, cost and delivery requirements as defined by the business
• Develop and implement strategic action plans to obtain company, department and personal goals
• Continuously assess supply risks and opportunities.
• Negotiate with suppliers, draft and finalize subsequent agreements
• Continually manage the supply chain through appropriate performance evaluations on suppliers.
• Knowledge of finance, coupled with an understanding of legal aspects of purchasing and inventory control, is essential to this position.
• Independent thinking is necessary in the management of Supplier relations within company guidelines.
• Problem solving is essential.
• Procedural control is limited to the spending limits allowed within this position.
• Some travel may be required

Basic Skills
• Active Listening
• Active Learning
• Mathematics
• Report Writing
• Speaking
• Organization
• Prioritizing
• Detail oriented
• Reading comprehension
• Critical Thinking

Social Skills
• Social perceptiveness
• Effective communication
• Presentation (strategy) skills
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Complex Problem-Solving Skills
• Data Analysis
• Problem Sensitivity

Resource Management Skills
• Time Management
• Obtaining information from all relevant sources

Computer Skills
• Spreadsheets
• Query tools
• Internet
• Legacy systems
• Microsoft Office products