Senior Buyer
Overview / Responsibilities
Amec Foster Wheeler Power & Process has an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Engineer based in our Greenville - SC office, reporting to the Project Services Department Manager. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate the procurement of goods and administer assigned purchase orders to accomplish project or group objectives and obligations
May serve as the lead buyer or purchasing coordinator on medium to large size projects or tasks, and may act as a subject matter expert in regard to a commodity or specialized subject area
Purchasing assignments typically will consist of major purchases of complex, critical or high risk materials and equipment, or independently handle all purchases on a small project
Prepare bidder lists, qualify bidders, prepare requests for quotation, and conduct bid evaluations
Recommend source selections, plan and lead purchase order negotiations, and prepare and issue purchase orders
Obtain necessary reviews and approvals of bidder exceptions, bid evaluations, recommendations, purchase orders, and change orders prior to execution
Utilize established policies, procedures, systems, and tools to assure maximum contribution
Evaluate facts surrounding purchase order-related problem areas, determine the most appropriate remedial actions, and implement such actions through available means
Administer assigned purchase orders, including change order processing, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and applicable regulations, invoice processing and verification, and performance evaluation; ensuring supplier compliance in a cost-effective, timely, and responsive manner
Identify and advise management of purchase order-related risks
Development of potential and qualified suppliers, including performance history
Maintain purchase order and purchasing process documentation
Preparation of proposal deliverables, such as pricing of materials, labor estimates, and narratives
Assist Procurement Management in providing other support services as requested
Accountability
Accountable to the assigned Procurement Manager
Timeliness, accuracy, and adequacy of the purchasing activities
Fulfillment of the purchase order requirements
Effective management of change activity to protect the company from claims
Timeliness, accuracy, and adequacy of purchase order-related problem identification, status reporting, and corrective action
Effectiveness of relationships with suppliers, management, clients, and support organizations
Maintain an understanding of business trends, industry issues and challenges, and supply market trends, and the implications on the area of assignment
Determine effective methods of delivering desired results.
Assurance of the quality of tasks performed and outputs provided
Management of procurement-related risks for assigned areas of responsibility
Compliance with established policies and procedures
Relationships
Reports to the appropriate Project Procurement Manager or other assigned Procurement Manager for performance of work and achieving objectives
Works under minimal supervision; No direct reports; Supervises the work of less senior buyers and procurement support personnel who assist with the purchasing activities
Coordinates with project or departmental personnel in performance of the purchasing activities
Authority
Commits, spends and controls client and company dollars within limits established in company policies or procedures
Makes decisions within the scope of procedures and assures compliance with applicable Procurement policies and procedures
Skills / Qualifications
Degree in Business, Law, Engineering or other applicable field, with work experience in Purchasing preferred
Minimum of 10 years of purchasing experience, including soliciting, negotiating, drafting, formulating, and administering purchase orders, in lieu of a degree is acceptable
Some experience in supervising procurement staff preferred
Overall Knowledge of Business
Understands major technical, organizational, managerial, and business issues related to operations management
Understands and experienced in commercial procurement, contract laws, practices and standards as they relate to operations management and project delivery
Project Delivery Knowledge
Understands the project delivery processes as used for various contracting scopes (i.e. design, consulting, design-build (EPC), program management, construction management), and their relationship to Enterprise Procurement procedures
Resources/Capabilities
Understands overall corporate resources and capabilities
Able to travel 50% or more
Communications
Has good oral communications and writing skills
Must be able to communicate effectively with suppliers, project teams, clients, and others to organize and motivate achievement
Systems
Uses personal computer in support of electronic mail, and standard Microsoft Office software
Familiar with the capabilities of a materials management system, and uses it effectively for performing and coordinating the purchasing activities
Certifications/Registrations
None required; A.P.P., C.P.M., CPSM or CSM Certification from the Institute for Supply Management (or other international equivalent) is desirable
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list):
race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Amec Foster Wheeler Power & Process has an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Engineer based in our Greenville - SC office, reporting to the Project Services Department Manager. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate the procurement of goods and administer assigned purchase orders to accomplish project or group objectives and obligations
May serve as the lead buyer or purchasing coordinator on medium to large size projects or tasks, and may act as a subject matter expert in regard to a commodity or specialized subject area
Purchasing assignments typically will consist of major purchases of complex, critical or high risk materials and equipment, or independently handle all purchases on a small project
Prepare bidder lists, qualify bidders, prepare requests for quotation, and conduct bid evaluations
Recommend source selections, plan and lead purchase order negotiations, and prepare and issue purchase orders
Obtain necessary reviews and approvals of bidder exceptions, bid evaluations, recommendations, purchase orders, and change orders prior to execution
Utilize established policies, procedures, systems, and tools to assure maximum contribution
Evaluate facts surrounding purchase order-related problem areas, determine the most appropriate remedial actions, and implement such actions through available means
Administer assigned purchase orders, including change order processing, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and applicable regulations, invoice processing and verification, and performance evaluation; ensuring supplier compliance in a cost-effective, timely, and responsive manner
Identify and advise management of purchase order-related risks
Development of potential and qualified suppliers, including performance history
Maintain purchase order and purchasing process documentation
Preparation of proposal deliverables, such as pricing of materials, labor estimates, and narratives
Assist Procurement Management in providing other support services as requested
Accountability
Accountable to the assigned Procurement Manager
Timeliness, accuracy, and adequacy of the purchasing activities
Fulfillment of the purchase order requirements
Effective management of change activity to protect the company from claims
Timeliness, accuracy, and adequacy of purchase order-related problem identification, status reporting, and corrective action
Effectiveness of relationships with suppliers, management, clients, and support organizations
Maintain an understanding of business trends, industry issues and challenges, and supply market trends, and the implications on the area of assignment
Determine effective methods of delivering desired results.
Assurance of the quality of tasks performed and outputs provided
Management of procurement-related risks for assigned areas of responsibility
Compliance with established policies and procedures
Relationships
Reports to the appropriate Project Procurement Manager or other assigned Procurement Manager for performance of work and achieving objectives
Works under minimal supervision; No direct reports; Supervises the work of less senior buyers and procurement support personnel who assist with the purchasing activities
Coordinates with project or departmental personnel in performance of the purchasing activities
Authority
Commits, spends and controls client and company dollars within limits established in company policies or procedures
Makes decisions within the scope of procedures and assures compliance with applicable Procurement policies and procedures
Skills / Qualifications
Degree in Business, Law, Engineering or other applicable field, with work experience in Purchasing preferred
Minimum of 10 years of purchasing experience, including soliciting, negotiating, drafting, formulating, and administering purchase orders, in lieu of a degree is acceptable
Some experience in supervising procurement staff preferred
Overall Knowledge of Business
Understands major technical, organizational, managerial, and business issues related to operations management
Understands and experienced in commercial procurement, contract laws, practices and standards as they relate to operations management and project delivery
Project Delivery Knowledge
Understands the project delivery processes as used for various contracting scopes (i.e. design, consulting, design-build (EPC), program management, construction management), and their relationship to Enterprise Procurement procedures
Resources/Capabilities
Understands overall corporate resources and capabilities
Able to travel 50% or more
Communications
Has good oral communications and writing skills
Must be able to communicate effectively with suppliers, project teams, clients, and others to organize and motivate achievement
Systems
Uses personal computer in support of electronic mail, and standard Microsoft Office software
Familiar with the capabilities of a materials management system, and uses it effectively for performing and coordinating the purchasing activities
Certifications/Registrations
None required; A.P.P., C.P.M., CPSM or CSM Certification from the Institute for Supply Management (or other international equivalent) is desirable
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list):
race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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