Senior Buyer & Strategic Sourcing Leader

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company; Town Center (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company (CB&I) is seeking a Sr Buyer in The Woodlands, TX to source commodities and services, evaluate bids, and negotiate contracts, interfacing with Engineering, Operations and Estimating to ensure timely procurement. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years EPC experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and proficiency with ERP systems (JDE-E1) plus Excel/Access.

You’ll lead purchasing activities, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement across procurement

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant EPC industry experience.
• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Knowledge of ERP systems; JDE-E1 experience preferred.
• Intermediate Excel and Access skills.
• Understanding of full procurement lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Identify sources of commodities and services and evaluate bids.
• Prepare contract documents and bidders list; qualify new bidders.
• Distribute requests for quotation and negotiate terms.
• Purchase materials and services within the estimate and schedule.
• Lead bid evaluations and issue purchase orders for complex packages.
• Mentor junior staff and represent department in cross-functional meetings.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Vendor management

Procurement lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

JDE-E1 (ERP)

Job description

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company (CB&I) is seeking a Sr Buyer in The Woodlands, TX to source commodities and services, evaluate bids, and negotiate contracts, interfacing with Engineering, Operations and Estimating to ensure timely procurement. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years EPC experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and proficiency with ERP systems (JDE-E1) plus Excel/Access.

You’ll lead purchasing activities, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement across procurement