Associate Buyer

Haugland Group LLC; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Associate Buyer to enhance its procurement team. This role focuses on optimizing corporate travel, crafting policies, negotiating contracts, and analyzing travel data to drive cost savings. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a knack for negotiation. Join a dynamic environment that values employee growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and a 401k plan with employer matching. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced and friendly office setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Short/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k with 5% Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Company-observed Holidays

Educational Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills are essential for this role.
• Effective negotiation with vendors will be a key focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop travel policies ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.
• Negotiate contracts with travel suppliers for better rates.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Negotiation Skills

Proficiency in Software

Retail Math Knowledge

Experience in Retail/Purchasing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

Advanced Analytics Tools

Job description

Haugland Group, a privately-owned Long Island, New York-based civil infrastructure and energy construction company, has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Associate Buyer to join our team.

The Associate Buyer will be a part of the team that purchases goods and services to support projects that the company has been awarded. A focus of this position will be concentrated on corporate travel, overseeing and optimizing Haugland Group and its affiliates' business travel program.

Key Functions:

• Crafting travel policies and procedures: Develop comprehensive policies and guidelines that govern employee travel, ensuring consistency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with legal and safety regulations.
• Negotiating contracts: Establish partnerships with airlines, hotels, and other travel suppliers to secure competitive rates and favorable terms for HG.
• Analyzing travel data: Leverage advanced analytics tools to analyze travel data and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Providing travel reports and data insights: Generate comprehensive travel reports that offer valuable insights into travel expenditure and compliance rates.
• Work with travel leads: Create a cohesive team approach.
• Other Duties: Assist with other functions in the day-to-day activity of the Procurement department.

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with vendors.
• Proficiency in relevant software.
• Knowledge of retail math and metrics.
• Some experience in retail, merchandising, or purchasing is often preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in business or a related field is often required.

Why Haugland?

Compensation range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000. We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), short/long term disability, and life insurance.

• We offer a 401k with 5% employer match.
• Potential for annual performance-based raise.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid company-observed holidays.
• Educational and professional advancement opportunities.
• Frequent company-sponsored events.
• Relaxed, friendly office.
• Fast-paced, exciting environment.

At Haugland Group, our benefits are designed to convey company culture and values which has employees at its forefront.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability).

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing
• Industries: Construction