Pernix Group
Corporate Buyer
Pernix Group, Lombard, Illinois, United States, 60148
Corporate BUYER
CORPORATE Buyers are responsible for the procurement of construction materials, EQUIPMENT, and/or services in support of international projects and corporate objectives. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of solid procuring materials experience. EXPERIENCE IN construction IS A PLUS. Candidates must have SOLID AND PROVEN BUYING EXPERIENCE ALONG W/STRONG NEGOTIATIONS EXPERIENCE. Work hours are 8-5 pm (or agreed upon time w/Manager) - work from home on Fridays. Salary UP TO $110K per year (BASED ON PROVEN TRACK RECORD AND EXPERIENCE).
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesHANDLE COMPLEX BUYOUT PACKAGES THAT REQUIRE BUYER TO REVIEW SPECIFICATIONS FOR SOURCING OF MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES.Prepare Request for Quotations/Invitations to Bid (RFQs/ITBs) packages based on commodity assignment (THAT INCLUDE SPEC/DRAWINGS).Obtain solicitations/bids from sources of supply AND/OR NEW SOURCES.ENSURE IF IT'S A NEW SOURCE OF SUPPLY THAT BUYER IS VETTING THE NEW SOURCE IN PARALLEL W/BUYOUT PACKAGE.Follow-up on RFQ packets and/or all bidders so as to ensure bids are received in a timely fashion (per required timeline).Maintain constant communication w/all stakeholders on buyout packages.Receive and review bid packages with VP of Procurement AND/OR STAKEHOLDERS.communicate w/all bidders and ensure a best and final offer (bafo) is always requested.NEGOTIATE BEST tERMS AND CONDITIONS, I.E. SUBMITTAL/FABRICATION/MATERIAL LEAD TIMES, PAYMENT TERMS, ETC.BE THE LIASON BETWEEN BIDDERS AND OUR PROJECT SITE TEAM SO AS TO ENSURE BIDDERS' TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED IN A TIMELY FASHION.ENSURE ALL TECHNICAL QUESTIONS/ANSWERS ARE SHARED W/ALL BIDDERS SO AS TO ENSURE ALL BIDDERS HAVE EQUALL ACCESS TO SAID INFORMATION.Communicate w/work package manager (wpm) and all stakeholders so as to ensure accurate materials are procured per bill of material (bom)/specifications/requirements.Work closely w/WPM to ensure best possible source of supply is chosen, i.e. not only on price, but also on lead time/availability and proven vendor customer service record.Make vendor recommendations to wpm all while ensuring he/she has reviewed the buyout from a technical perspective.Procure materials that are agreed upon with wpm and the Project Team.Generate purchase orders in Purchase Order system (ViewPoint) and log Purchase Orders into Material Tracking Report.Attend daily Procurement/Logistics meetings and other meetings (as requested).Perform daily quality control (QC) checks on purchase orders and/or reports for other team members (as needed).Other duties as assigned.Experience, Education and Skills
Minimum BACHELOR'S Degree in related field is a MUST (Business Administration preferred).Must have a minimum of 7-10 years of solid Procurement experience AS A BUYER preferably in the construction industry.Must have EXCELLENT understanding of procurement techniques/requirements.Must have EXCELLENT ability to learn AND FOLLOW Procurement/Logistics policies and procedures.Must have ABOVE-AVERAGE/strong negotiation skills.Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.MUST HAVE STRONG MULTI-TASKING SKILLS.Must have strong analytical skills.Must be well organized, detail-oriented and highly motivated.Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Excel.Must have impeccable customer service skills. In our area of business, we treat everyone as a customerMust be able to evaluate and use relevant information along with individual judgment to suggest ways to improve work processes (Process Improvement).MUST ALWAYS AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, ALL WHILE MAINTAINING CONFIDENTIALITY OF BID SUBMISSIONS AND PROVIDING EQUAL ACCESS TO BIDDING INFORMATION.Key Requirements
U.S. Citizenship is a MUST.Must be a team player and look at challenges as opportunities for new knowledge and growthMust be able to SECURE and MAINTAIN a security clearance at the required level
Our demands are high, as are the rewards; we offer an excellent benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 17 vacation/PTO days as well as matching 401k.
CORPORATE Buyers are responsible for the procurement of construction materials, EQUIPMENT, and/or services in support of international projects and corporate objectives. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of solid procuring materials experience. EXPERIENCE IN construction IS A PLUS. Candidates must have SOLID AND PROVEN BUYING EXPERIENCE ALONG W/STRONG NEGOTIATIONS EXPERIENCE. Work hours are 8-5 pm (or agreed upon time w/Manager) - work from home on Fridays. Salary UP TO $110K per year (BASED ON PROVEN TRACK RECORD AND EXPERIENCE).
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesHANDLE COMPLEX BUYOUT PACKAGES THAT REQUIRE BUYER TO REVIEW SPECIFICATIONS FOR SOURCING OF MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES.Prepare Request for Quotations/Invitations to Bid (RFQs/ITBs) packages based on commodity assignment (THAT INCLUDE SPEC/DRAWINGS).Obtain solicitations/bids from sources of supply AND/OR NEW SOURCES.ENSURE IF IT'S A NEW SOURCE OF SUPPLY THAT BUYER IS VETTING THE NEW SOURCE IN PARALLEL W/BUYOUT PACKAGE.Follow-up on RFQ packets and/or all bidders so as to ensure bids are received in a timely fashion (per required timeline).Maintain constant communication w/all stakeholders on buyout packages.Receive and review bid packages with VP of Procurement AND/OR STAKEHOLDERS.communicate w/all bidders and ensure a best and final offer (bafo) is always requested.NEGOTIATE BEST tERMS AND CONDITIONS, I.E. SUBMITTAL/FABRICATION/MATERIAL LEAD TIMES, PAYMENT TERMS, ETC.BE THE LIASON BETWEEN BIDDERS AND OUR PROJECT SITE TEAM SO AS TO ENSURE BIDDERS' TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED IN A TIMELY FASHION.ENSURE ALL TECHNICAL QUESTIONS/ANSWERS ARE SHARED W/ALL BIDDERS SO AS TO ENSURE ALL BIDDERS HAVE EQUALL ACCESS TO SAID INFORMATION.Communicate w/work package manager (wpm) and all stakeholders so as to ensure accurate materials are procured per bill of material (bom)/specifications/requirements.Work closely w/WPM to ensure best possible source of supply is chosen, i.e. not only on price, but also on lead time/availability and proven vendor customer service record.Make vendor recommendations to wpm all while ensuring he/she has reviewed the buyout from a technical perspective.Procure materials that are agreed upon with wpm and the Project Team.Generate purchase orders in Purchase Order system (ViewPoint) and log Purchase Orders into Material Tracking Report.Attend daily Procurement/Logistics meetings and other meetings (as requested).Perform daily quality control (QC) checks on purchase orders and/or reports for other team members (as needed).Other duties as assigned.Experience, Education and Skills
Minimum BACHELOR'S Degree in related field is a MUST (Business Administration preferred).Must have a minimum of 7-10 years of solid Procurement experience AS A BUYER preferably in the construction industry.Must have EXCELLENT understanding of procurement techniques/requirements.Must have EXCELLENT ability to learn AND FOLLOW Procurement/Logistics policies and procedures.Must have ABOVE-AVERAGE/strong negotiation skills.Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.MUST HAVE STRONG MULTI-TASKING SKILLS.Must have strong analytical skills.Must be well organized, detail-oriented and highly motivated.Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Excel.Must have impeccable customer service skills. In our area of business, we treat everyone as a customerMust be able to evaluate and use relevant information along with individual judgment to suggest ways to improve work processes (Process Improvement).MUST ALWAYS AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, ALL WHILE MAINTAINING CONFIDENTIALITY OF BID SUBMISSIONS AND PROVIDING EQUAL ACCESS TO BIDDING INFORMATION.Key Requirements
U.S. Citizenship is a MUST.Must be a team player and look at challenges as opportunities for new knowledge and growthMust be able to SECURE and MAINTAIN a security clearance at the required level
Our demands are high, as are the rewards; we offer an excellent benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 17 vacation/PTO days as well as matching 401k.