. Demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms, optimize cost savings, and ensure the timely procurement of high-quality materials. Assist in workforce productivity optimization and work quality by eliminating potential delays and obstacles through proper planning and coordination of manpower, parts and materials. Establish and maintain positive vendor relations, to include evaluating performance, interviewing representatives, reconciling complaints and adjustments, originating communications, visiting vendor facilities, and arranging and participating in meetings between vendor representatives, and plant and company personnel. The Buyer works closely with the assigned Subcontract Administrator and Project Teams to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This is a professional position supporting both internal teams and external stakeholders, with a strong focus on Federal Government procurement. This role reports to the Procurement Manager or his designee and interfaces regularly with Project Managers, Division Leads, and Accounting/Finance personnel. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Procurement Execution - Execute a medium to high volume of procurement actions across multiple projects .
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