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