Sr Buyer

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

Company Overview

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

Overview

The Sr Buyer is responsible for identifying varied sources of commodities and services, evaluate bids, awards contracts and purchase orders, maintains contact with vendors, and maintains comprehensive descriptions of available products and current prices of CB&I Storage Solutions' products and services. This role directly reports to the Manager, Supply Chain Management and routinely interacts with Engineering, Operations and Estimating.

Responsibilities

• Proactively embraces and promotes the company's HSE requirements and culture
• Prepares contract documents and bidders list, proactively seeks out and qualifies new potential bidders.
• Assembles and distributes requests for quotation from vendors.
• Responsible for purchase of material and services at or below estimate using procurement processes while maintaining consistency with schedule requirements.
• Perform bid evaluations and issue purchase orders for complex type packages or commodities
• Negotiate complex or large dollar value purchase orders for regional and/or international purchases
• Assists with the evaluation, award and conforming process.
• Able to resolve large claim or dispute events with vendors.
• May be responsible for soliciting budgetary pricing for equipment, material, or labor to support estimating/proposal efforts for a non-major project or projects.
• Represents the department in meetings with other functions/management.
• Provides leadership training and guidance for junior staff.
• May function as lead buyer for a project.
• Proactively recommends, supports, and implements improvements to tools, systems and software to improve efficiency and maximize autonomy.
• Effectively exemplify the company's Leadership Competencies
• Actively seeks and utilizes an effective mentoring relationship(s)
• Establishes medium and long term career and personal development goals
• Enthusiastically seeks and accepts tasks and projects in rotations that allow for maximum experience and growth

Local Requirements

• Robust understanding of full procurement life cycle – from Pre-contract efforts (bidding work), to buying, expediting, logistics, review of and troubleshooting invoices, cost codes, DLOA, forecasting material costs and man hours, to assisting other functions with close-outs of project.
• Familiarity with following a process and procedure for onboarding new suppliers (distributors and manufacturers and knowing the difference).
• Knowledge of and ability to rapidly complete various required forms within supply chain with limited to no oversight including but not limited to Change Management (IE: AFA’s, Add-Change Vendor, etc.), Commercial Bid Analysis, Project Summary Page, Credit Application, etc.
• General to Expert on Government funded projects and Source Restrictions (IE: AISA, BABA)

Qualifications

• Typically 5-10 Years of relevant work experience.
• EPC Industry experience is preferred.
• BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field (preferred).
• Knowledge of ERP systems, JDE-E1 preferred
• Intermediate Level Excel and Access

Organizational Structure and Location

• Organizational Level: N5+
• Reports to: Manager, Supply Chain
• Permanent work location: The Woodlands, TX with some travel to Shop in Houston, TX

Skills and Behaviors

• Business presence and polish
• Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
• Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
• Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
• Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
• A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
• Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
• Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company's values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment