Job SummaryThe Senior Buyer is responsible for purchasing daily material for jobs; assisting Project Managers/Estimators on quoting project bids; selecting vendors; and negotiating.
Experience in the construction or industrial sectors, with experience in AST (Aboveground Storage Tank) and Energy is highly preferred.
Essential Functions- Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company's "Code of Business Conduct and Ethics."
- Actively support the Company's commitment to safety and its "Core Values."
- Provide subject matter expertise to monitor and track commodity pricing levels specific to budgeted spend and understand the industry of suppliers and materials identified for procurement.
- Monitor, communicate, and respond to changing market conditions and price trends to maximize leverage and minimize risk.
- Monitor new trends in purchasing; recommend new ideas and trends to management.
- Foster supplier relationships, beginning with sourcing, developing, and vetting suppliers and ending with monitoring of supplier performance.
- Assist in achieving financial targets and cost-reduction initiatives, including savings targets.
- Lead and support proposal efforts by soliciting qualified bids from material suppliers.
- Process project Bills of Material, source, negotiate prices, place purchase orders, expedite delivery, and maintain good supplier relations, all while meeting production schedule requirements.
- Process submitted requisitions from the jobsites to supply the site with materials and tooling at a reasonable cost and by the date required.
- Ensure use of framework agreements and preferred supplier agreements.
- Interface between suppliers and various internal departments to resolve issues, invoice problems, material specification questions, variances, etc., as required.
- Ensure purchase orders list complete material/service specifications, as listed on Bills of Material, Engineering drawings, AMLs, and other source documents.
- Maximize saving in all aspects of purchasing.
- Research invoices that were rejected by Accounts Payable and assist with getting them processed.
- Mentor, coach, and develop best-in-class supply chain personnel to support project execution. Maintain a working environment in which subordinates are safe, motivated, well-directed, satisfied, and developed to realize their potential.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field, preferred.
- 6+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Purchasing, preferably in the construction/industrial area.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills are necessary.
- Strong computer knowledge, including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, and material management software.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work well under pressure.
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M) preferred.
- Occasional overtime and willingness to travel as needed/required.
Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance. Some employees may also be eligible for paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a performance or safety bonus program.
At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.
