Buyer

Signal Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is looking for an Entry Level Buyer in Houston. This role involves managing bids, negotiating contracts, and maintaining vendor relationships crucial for successful project execution. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills, a solid understanding of construction processes, and be self-motivated.

Qualifications

• Entry level position in procurement, emphasizing strong writing, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of contracts and vendor management is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Request, receive, and review bids from subcontractors and vendors.
• Negotiate commercial terms and develop scopes of work.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and assure compliance with project contracts.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Understanding of construction project management

Knowledge of contract terminology

Solid negotiating skills

Ability to multitask and prioritize

Problem Solving

Ability to gather information and make decisions

Ownership of responsibilities

Advanced MS Office skills

Job description

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Reports to: Director of Procurement

Works closely with: VP of Global Procurement, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Pre-Construction, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Request, receive, and review bids from subcontractors and vendors.
• Analyze and qualify proposals from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Make recommendations based on best overall value.
• Develop and write scopes of work and supply.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions of complex contracts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Target areas of opportunity across assigned portfolio of projects.
  
  

Other Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate alignment with our unique corporate culture, as codified by our Core Principles.
• Read and understand requirements of owner contracts to identify critical flow-downs to include in the contracts to be issued.
• Collaborate with pre-construction teams for the identification and evaluation of potential vendors assuring they meet all owner requirements and specifications.
• Create change/purchase orders for projects.
• Ensure vendor compliance with all assigned project contracts.
• Resolve disputes while maintaining relationships.
• Assure all vendors and subcontractors agree to our Quality and Safety Standards.
• Build and execute the “hand over” process of all contracts to the projects team.
• Travel is required on occasion. (ex: site visits, vendor visits, conferences, etc.)
  
  

Key Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong writing skills (technical or other writing experience)
• Understanding of the construction project management process.
• Knowledge of contract terminology, structure, and content.
• Solid negotiating skills: Ability to influence others.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Problem Solving: Ability to think outside of the box in order to provide value added solutions.
• Ability to gather information and confidently make decisions.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities. Driven, self-motivated and organized.
• Advanced MS Office skills.
  
  

Signal Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for positions posted on our careers page. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Signal Energy Constructors Talent Acquisition Manager directly at [e-mail] for consideration. Signal Energy Constructors or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Signal Energy Constructors or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Signal Energy Constructors has established an approved vendor program for this service, and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Construction, Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities

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