Buyer (Patr-0454)

Job DescriptionThis position serves as an office lead for non-project procurement or overall Project Expediting Lead or Senior Buyer, supervising personnel and handling critical material.

• Manage critical material orders and supervise personnel at a management level on a large Project
• Ensure personnel are properly inducted in Project specific procedures, systems, protocol, and responsibilities
• Lead functional / discipline training requirements for personnel, required to effectively execute their role on the Project
• Plan and execute the material planning, purchasing, or logistics associated with commodities or engineered equipment, systems, or materials in support of project operations and / or goods in support of office operations
• Assist in the handling of complex material planning, purchasing, logistics, or field purchasing functions or plans, and executes those functions within established Material Management Plans, policies, and procedures
• Procure engineered equipment and materials in accordance with the Material Management Plan
• Other duties as assignedBasic Job Requirements
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state / province, and federal / national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective mannerPreferred Qualifications
• Ability to communicate fluently in English (read, write, and speak)
• Working toward applicable professional certification(s) or license(s)
• Experience should be primarily in the area of material management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy and skills
• Good leadership and decision-making skillsNotice to Candidates : Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

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