Senior Buyer

Overview:

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

MasTecs Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $2 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.

Within the CE&I group, the MasTec Industrial sector includes sister companies Casey Industrial, Phoenix Industrial and Wanzek Industrial. This collective industrial group provides a merit shop, multi-craft industrial contractor with the ability to self-perform all major craft trades that ensures greater safety, quality, flexibility, and economy in delivering the work required to complete each project. The collective experience and knowledge of this team provides comprehensive project development, pre-construction planning, and project management with the mastery to successfully manage projects that meet deliverable and budgetary requirements. With every project, we commit to providing the highest levels of quality, safety, and value.

At MasTec Industrial, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best talent. No matter your role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our success as we deliver innovative solutions to our clients.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. Buyer performs duties in purchasing, including bid solicitation, bid analysis, negotiation, commitment of purchase orders and expediting the products/materials to site. Performs administration of purchase orders following commitments involving, scope changes, invoicing, and purchase order closeout.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work closely with the assigned procurement team to purchase the highest quality equipment and materials at the lowest possible cost, in correct amounts, per specifications and drawings.
• Learn processes around the research and evaluation of suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the suppliers reputation and history.
• Prepare and issue Request for Proposal (RFP) equipment/material packages to qualified suppliers.
• Work with engineering to answer all RFP questions presented by suppliers.
• Receive and evaluate proposals against RFP requirements, evaluate pricing structure, delivery timeframes and modifications to terms and conditions.
• Negotiate best and final pricing from selected short-listed suppliers,
• Ensure that the company does not enter into any agreement with an external party which may harm the companys policies and practices by performing due diligence and following vendor pre-qualification process.
• Works closely with field engineering, the material control team, home office procurement department, and accounts payables.
• Secure a completed purchasing requisition with final engineering documents, arrive at a mutually agreed set of terms and conditions and conform all purchase order exhibits/attachments.
• Monitor, support, and administer all issued field purchase orders.
• Manage stakeholder and supplier interaction within the boundaries of company policy, ensures adherence to processes and audit compliance.
• Promotes a positive work environment, exhibits a spirit of cooperation and support for coworkers. Maintains professionalism within the organization and when interacting with internal customers, external suppliers and business partners.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Seven (7)- Ten (10) years of experience in procurement (preferably within construction industry or engineering industry).
• Four-year college degree in a business-related field is preferred, or combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.
• When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Enthusiastic, willing to learn and be flexible regarding day-to-day responsibilities.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of industry best practices.
• Accepts extra duties as situations arise.
• Works efficiently and calmly when tight deadlines or other stress factors arise.
• Experience negotiating commercial terms of a purchase order.
• Decisive, shows problem-solving capabilities.
• Professional, thorough, manages time well, and is detail oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel).
• General knowledge of ERP system software and database utilization.
• Basic knowledge of all areas of procurement, including procurement execution, expediting, and onsite material control.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.
• Other may duties may be assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires prolonged sitting at a desk and working at a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

HOURS:

This position is a standard full-time position, with general business 40-hour operating schedule, Monday-Friday.

TRAVEL:

Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time.