Buyer - Herndon, VA

The Lane Construction Corporation; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

The Lane Construction Corporation is seeking a procurement professional to manage supplier relationships and procurement processes. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of supply chain experience. Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, preparing purchase orders, and ensuring compliance with internal governance.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate results orientation and strong vendor management skills, contributing to Lane's commitment to delivering quality infrastructure solutions. A competitive benefits package is offered, reinforcing Lane's standing as a leading construction company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of supply chain experience required.
• Experience in vendor qualification and management.
• Strong skills in contract negotiation and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare requests for quotations and manage purchase requests.
• Research and qualify suppliers for materials and services.
• Negotiate offers with suppliers to secure the best pricing.
• Coordinate with technical teams to assess vendor proposals.

Skills

Results Orientation

Vendor Management

Contract Negotiation

Data Analytics

Microsoft Office Suite

Influencing and Communicating

Cost-Based Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Lane Construction is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

Description

• Prepares requests for quotation to be submitted to suppliers list.
• Receives the purchase request to initiate the procurement process.
• Researches, identifies & qualifies an approved list of supplier's vendor list.
• Defines and manages list of suppliers within the vendor management system.
• Sources vendors/suppliers for materials, services and subcontract needs.
• Analyzes/assesses and negotiates offers received from suppliers ensuring commercial verification.
• Analyzes proposals received from vendors asking alignment to requirements to the project team.
• Coordinates with the technical department to assess supplier proposals.
• Prepares a summary of final recommendation to be communicated with the requesting business unit.
• Oversees terms and conditions reviews of contracts in coordination with all the contract stakeholders.
• Manages the relationship with suppliers in accordance with internal governance & compliance requirements.
• Negotiates with vendors to achieve the most cost effective best and final offer.
• Prepares and releases the Purchase Order (PO) once the sourcing process has been completed.
• Performs internal & external benchmark analysis on products/services, and market intelligence on the supply base.
• Participates in vendor qualification.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certifications

None

Employment Conditions

4 years of supply chain experience

Physical Requirements

Field/Operations Office

Competencies

• Results Orientation
• Integrity
• Influencing and Communicating
• Communication
• Vendor Management
• Benchmarking
• Data Analytics
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Supply Disruption Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Supply Base Optimization
• Raw Material Trends and Forecasts, Indexation, Exchange Rates
• Cost-Based Analysis
• Piece Price Breakdowns
• Time Management

Lane

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.