Commodity Buyer

Primoris Services Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Company Holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with matching contribution

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Purchasing professional to join their dynamic team. In this entry-level role, you will collaborate with management to set strategic objectives while supporting the procurement process. Your responsibilities will include supplier qualification, commercial negotiations, and maintaining key procurement documents. This innovative firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a competitive salary range. If you are eager to develop your career in purchasing and supply chain management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Purchasing/Buyer experience in Construction or Engineering.
• Preference for experience in Solar, Renewable Energy, or Power Generation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with manager to establish strategic direction and objectives.
• Assist with supplier qualification and commercial negotiations.
• Maintain procurement documents and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Education

2-year Degree in Business or Management

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Viewpoint

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PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with manager to establish strategic direction and objectives.
• Assist with supplier qualification, evaluation, and re-evaluation processes.
• Assist with commercial negotiations.
• Support the procurement team with developing appropriate sources of supply.
• Initiate sourcing (price/availability) process by issuing RFQ’s.
• Analyze quotes received and making recommendations for award.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and change orders.
• Input and maintain necessary data/records in the company purchasing system.
• Research and resolve accounts payable and accounts receivable discrepancies.
• Assist in procurement reporting requirements, commodity performance metrics and vendor scorecards.
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with suppliers to stay current with trends and technologies, products, and services.
• Work closely with Expeditor to ensure suppliers meeting contract schedule and delivery requirements.
• Maintain key procurement documents to ensure Project Team is informed of material constraints and risks.
• Ability to travel as needed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Require a 2-year Degree in Business or Management or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years’ Purchasing/Buyer experience in the Construction and/or Engineering field.
• Preference given for experience in Solar, Renewable Energy or Power Generation.

PREFERRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Preference given for bilingual candidates.
• Experience in Microsoft (Word, Excel, etc.) is required.
• Experience with Viewpoint preferred.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Benefits and Pay:

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• We provide paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution.
• Salary $80,000 - $100,000 annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Construction