Senior Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations

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

Job summary

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company (CB&I) is seeking a Sr Buyer to identify sources, evaluate bids, and award contracts for Storage Solutions and related services. You will maintain vendor communications, manage purchase orders, and support estimating and proposal efforts.

The role reports to the Manager, Supply Chain and collaborates with Engineering, Operations and Estimating, with relocation to The Woodlands, TX and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant work experience.
• EPC industry experience preferred.
• BA/BS in supply chain, business, engineering, construction management or related field.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (JDE-E1 preferred).
• Proficient in Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

• Proactively supports HSE requirements and culture.
• Prepare contracts and bidder lists; qualify new bidders.
• Issue RFQs and manage procurement processes.
• Purchase material and services at or below estimates; align with schedule.
• Lead bid evaluations and issue POs for complex packages.
• Negotiate large value POs for regional/international purchases.
• Assist with evaluation, award and conformity processes.
• Resolve large claims with vendors; support estimating/proposals.
• Represent department in cross-functional meetings; mentor junior staff.
• Potential lead buyer for a project; drive process/tool improvements.
• Promote leadership competencies and CB&I values; support career development.

Skills

Business presence

Product/markets knowledge

Problem solving

Analytical skills

multitasking

Negotiation

Business partnering

Adaptability

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Influence at senior level

Diversity & inclusion culture

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain, Business, Technical/Engineering, Construction Management or related field

ERP systems knowledge (JDE-E1 preferred)

Tools

Excel

Access

ERP knowledge

Job description

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company (CB&I) is seeking a Sr Buyer to identify sources, evaluate bids, and award contracts for Storage Solutions and related services. You will maintain vendor communications, manage purchase orders, and support estimating and proposal efforts.

The role reports to the Manager, Supply Chain and collaborates with Engineering, Operations and Estimating, with relocation to The Woodlands, TX and travel as needed.