Senior Buyer
- Formulate a procurement strategy for assigned commodities in support of material, equipment and service purchases, taking into consideration cost, quality and schedule requirements.
- Interface with Engineering and the Project Team to develop and issue Requests for Quotation. Review and evaluate Supplier bids, negotiate final price and Terms & Conditions including appropriate "flow down" of Customer terms. In conjunction with the Project Buyer and Project Team, select Supplier and issue Purchase Order in conformance with approved requisition.
- Support the Proposal/Estimating Teams with current market pricing through obtaining quotes, using recent historical pricing and/or developing cost standards for assigned commodities. Monitor Suppliers' capacity/shop loading and provide delivery lead times based on current market conditions.
- Negotiate Long Term Supply Agreements for selective commodities with the objective of ensuring delivery and volume price discounts.
- Manage supplier schedules and progress reporting of material procurement, fabrication, assembly and test, shipping preparation and shipment.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks that could impact supplier performance or delay deliveries.
- Interface with Suppliers and Engineering as the lead in developing Cost Reduction opportunities for assigned commodities.
- Responsible for timely processing of Supplier non-conformances including the resolution of back charges, schedule and warranty issues.
- Identify synergies between sister companies and develop mutually beneficial procurement strategies to leverage Babcock Power Inc spend.
- Evaluate and manage Supplier performance. Continuously search for new qualified, competitive Suppliers. Responsible for management of Supplier Qualification for assigned commodities.
- Travel to Suppliers, Customers and Sister Companies, as required.
- Four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain Management, preferably within a manufacturing or project-based environment.
- Strong knowledge of logistics and general manufacturing processes is required.
- Experience with procurement of casting and machined components preferred
- Requires above average computer skills including MS Office products. Database, Lotus Notes and ERP Software knowledge is a plus.
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), or equivalent certifications in the Purchasing field are a plus.
- Communication and negotiation skills in a team environment are required. Requires solid basic math skills and advanced problem-solving abilities. Strong verbal and communication skills are required. Domestic and International travel, as required. Knowledge of Business Law and general accounting practices are a plus.
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