Buyer

Insight Global (United States); San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Buyer to provide a turnkey procurement solution for Project or Internal Support groups. You will issue POs, review invoices, coordinate with vendors, and ensure competitive pricing and timely delivery.

Requirements include a HS diploma, 1–2 years in procurement in construction, HVAC parts knowledge, data-entry accuracy, and strong Excel/Word skills. JD Edwards ERP experience is a plus. You will work with shipping, receiving, and field personnel.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in Buyer/Procurement in the construction industry
• Proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word

Responsibilities

• Issue subcontracts, equipment POs, and/or material POs within proper programs (JDE, IFS, GP, etc.)
• Review invoices and verify prices against POs and backup documentation
• Process POs and change orders in required systems
• Negotiate with vendors for equipment, materials and day-to-day purchases
• Vendor follow-ups to ensure on-time delivery
• Maintain vendor lists and ensure supplier relationships
• Coordinate with shipping/receiving and tool crib operations
• Handle other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

HVAC parts knowledge

Data entry accuracy

MS Excel

MS Word

Vendor coordination

Procurement processes

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

JD Edwards ERP

Job description

Job Description

The Buyer position provides a turnkey procurement solution to either Project or Internal Support groups for all Purchasing related activities. The incumbent in this role is expected to have routine interaction with their internal business leaders, as well as all suppliers to ensure that we are well represented in the supplier marketplace. This is accomplished by being able to represent a comprehensive picture of our requirements to the suppliers, as well as by being able to communicate suppliers' capabilities and needs back into our company.

• Responsible for the process of issuing subcontracts, equipment POs, and/or material POs within the proper programs (JDE, IFS, GP, etc.).
• Review invoices and verifying prices against POs, backup documentation, and inputting costs in proper programs.
• Process POs and change orders within required systems.
• Negotiating with vendors to include equipment, materials, and day-to-day purchases to ensure competitive pricing and availability.
• Be aware and focused on vendor follow-ups to ensure that all items are due upon dates required.
• Maintain a professional and ethical relationship with all vendors and subcontractors.
• Handle, coordinate, and assist all our personnel as may be required in a professional and timely manner while maintaining a good working relationship.
• Maintain and update authorized vendor lists for field and sales personnel.
• Maintain understanding of all items a vendor sells, price trends, and hard to find parts from different vendors.
• Responsible for all warranty items and filling our warranty tags.
• Responsible for all core credits (compressors) from vendors.
• Responsible for all service calls on copiers and facsimiles.
• Will be working together with the shipping and receiving department.
• At given times will be responsible for all shipping and receiving.
• Responsible for checking in and out of tools from the tool crib.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills and Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a related position performing Buyer/Procurement tasks within the construction industry
• Working knowledge of HVAC parts and equipment
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and detail-oriented approach to data entry
• Proficient-plus level user of MS Excel and MS WordExperience with any ERP system (JD Edwards used in this role, not required but a huge plus)

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].