About this role
Overview:
MasTec Communications Group is a leading national infrastructure construction company operating throughout the United States.
MasTec Communications Group performs both wireline and wireless communication services on a national scale. We are experts in cell tower construction, RF engineering, broadband fiber optic cable installation, OSP engineering, wireline construction, and emergency maintenance services.
At MasTec you’ll be joining a family, where we are dedicated to supporting each other and building an atmosphere of teamwork. As part of our team, your opportunities are limitless.
Responsibilities:
A Materials Buyer/Planner is responsible for identifying and procuring the goods and services that an organization requires.
In addition, you will:
- Identify and determine the purchasing needs of the organization
- Work with Scoping and Production to forecast demand and evaluate inventory levels, and take orders from within the organization
- Negotiate with Suppliers
- Perform cost management to identify areas of potential cost reduction and analyze the impact of pricing changes for goods and services
- Source materials using knowledge of current inventory levels for needed materials
- Create Purchases orders using defined purchasing protocols
- Assist in the receipt of purchased materials and services, and keep detailed records of purchases and stocks
- Carefully monitor deliveries and any past due shipments
- Build relationships with suppliers and manage their performance
- Conduct routine supplier business reviews, evaluating supplier performance and compliance
- Other duties as needed
Qualifications:
About You:
- You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality
- You have a knack for figuring out hard problems and enjoy a hands-on approach to your work
- Are proficient in Microsoft Office suites
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Have excellent time management, organizational planning, and problem-solving skills
- You follow instructions, respond to management direction, and keep commitments
- Strong leadership and project management skills
- Able to manage, establish, and communicate clear goals and objectives