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Senior Buyer (Complex Mechanical Equipment)

ZipRecruiter, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090


Job Description Johnson Service Group (JSG) is recruiting for a

Senior Buyer

for a 12-month contract opportunity in Reston, VA supporting DOD and DOE projects. This

onsite

role offers a W2 hourly base rate (time and a half for overtime) + per diem and

mobilization/demobilization

when applicable. Our client is targeting $85.00 - $95.00/hour commensurate with education and experience. U.S. citizenship is required. Local or Regional candidates preferred. Office presence is required - remote work is not available. Position Overview: The Senior Buyer for complex mechanical equipment forms, executes, negotiates, and awards the acquisition of multimillion-dollar engineered procurements. Purchase Order formation includes leading preparation and review of bid request packages, evaluation of bids, preparing recommendations of award, and confirmation of award. Purchase Order administration includes continual progress review, change management, including management of claims, and communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Examples of Purchase Orders for complex equipment include but are not limited to steam turbines, gas turbines, boilers, condensers, feed water heaters, and other auxiliary mechanical equipment. Responsibilities: Reviews the prime contract requirements and oversees the development and preparation of project master purchase pro-forma forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in purchase documents on project commitments. Reviews and develops other commercial and technical data prepared by Engineering, Construction, Finance, Logistics, Insurance, Tax, and other procurement functional groups and inputs suitable terminology into pro-forma documents. Leads the development of project purchasing procedures. Communicates with Engineering to assist and/or guide them in the preparation of material requisitions. Prepares, maintains, and monitors project bidders’ lists, ensuring input is received from all Supply Chain functions and other operational groups. Manages the various purchasing activities related to the formation of purchase documents including establishing bid criteria and evaluation factors, issuance of bidding documents, receipt, and evaluation of bids, negotiate and finalize the purchase agreement. Prepares and organizes assigned Procurement sponsored meetings. Directs negotiations in the commitment of purchases for formation and administration, following review and approval of the proposed negotiating plan by the designated supervisor. Administers Order activities including management of communications with Suppliers for compliance with Order requirements: Arrange meetings with Suppliers, Resolve Supplier requests for clarifications, Coordinate Expediting and Supplier Quality activities, Manage resolution of engineering items impacting Order, Prepare and execute Order amendments, Monitor billing for compliance. Contributes to the development and delivery of training to other purchasing personnel regarding all aspects of formation and administration of purchasing forms, procedures, and buying goods. Establishes key supplier relationships. Utilizes Excel for bid tabulations, data analysis, and reporting. Utilizes Word in creating, formatting, and editing documents with the ability to track changes and maintain configuration control of the documents. Education / Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or business field plus 10 years of relative experience.

In lieu of a degree, 15+ years of related experience.

Proficiency in all phases of procurement including excellent communication skills to be able to effectively work with suppliers. Proficiency in conducting bidder prequalification, preparation of bidders’ lists, and bid formation. In-depth knowledge of the power/nuclear industry and market trends with the ability to analyze and interpret technical specifications, proficiency in contract management, and experience in supplier relationship management. Expertise in cost analysis and risk management. Proficiency in the administration of commitments, monitoring supplier performance, back charge procedures, and the resolution of claims and disputes. Proficiency in understanding prime contract flow down requirements to establishing purchasing proforma documents. Skilled in working with and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other project functional groups, primarily Engineering, Construction, Project Management, and other functions. Proficiency in Engineering and Construction activities, and knowledge of work processes related to Procurement management. Proficiency in development and implementation of policies, instructions, procedures, and guidelines. Proficiency in use of Bechtel Digital Supply Chain System (DSCS), and related engineering and other project data systems that interface with DSCS or other leading industry Procurement management automation tools. Must have strong experience with Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Job #405136 Company Description: Our people and culture make JSG a great place to work. JSG’s mission is to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals. Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with 40 years of experience investing in people and companies. We are always looking for great people to join our team—we want to see your success here at JSG! We can be found locally in more than 30 offices throughout the United States and Canada. JSG continues to work diligently to offer our clients and candidates world-class service and diversified offerings to fit their evolving needs. We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, paid time off, sick time, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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