Supply Chain Buyer

Paradigm Power Delivery, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Wellness Programs

Gym Reimbursement

401k match

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Short/Long Disability

Job summary

Paradigm Power Delivery, Inc. is seeking an Associate Buyer to oversee day-to-day procurement, sourcing of materials and services, and supplier relationships. You will drive proposal planning, project execution, and continuous improvement across multiple departments.

The role emphasizes contract negotiation, timely delivery, and cost-effective purchasing. A Bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years’ experience are preferred, with strong communication and leadership skills to interface with all management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 2-5 years of related work experience or strong construction industry experience.
• Excellent negotiating and analytical abilities are required.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities with cross-functional interfacing.

Responsibilities

• Solicit bids, evaluate quotations, select suppliers, and execute contracts.
• Coordinate scheduling and expediting of deliverables to meet timelines.
• Ensure contracts are closed out with terms fulfilled and documented.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Legal, and Operations for proposal accuracy.
• Maintain supplier relationships for smooth PO execution and issue resolution.
• Oversee warranty efforts and support post-project issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Buyer is responsible for ensuring excellence for the day-to-day procurement activities for the Company. This role involves coordinating with multiple departments to ensure the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials, services, and subcontractors. The Associate Buyer will focus on proposal planning, project execution, and continuous improvement while developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Project Execution

• Solicit bids, evaluate quotations, select suppliers, and execute contracts in line with project needs
• Coordinate the scheduling and expediting of deliverables, services, and materials to meet project timelines
• Ensure all contracts are closed out properly, with all terms fulfilled and documented

Collaboration

• Work closely with Estimating, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure proposal compliance and accuracy
• Collaborate with Operations, Scheduling, Field Engineering, Site Administration, Finance, and Legal teams as needed
• Maintain and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure smooth PO execution and address any issues that arise

Customer Focus

• Oversee warranty efforts, ensuring resolution of issues post-project completion
• Perform other related duties as required to support the procurement function and project goals

Continuous Improvement

• Engage in continuous improvement efforts to enhance procurement processes and supplier relationships
• Conduct post-project and annual supplier evaluations to assess performance and identify areas for improvement

Critical Thinking

• Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and deliverables, ensuring timely adjustments
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors, securing favorable terms for the company

Quality Control

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and project specifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of related work experience; or strong construction industry related work experience
• Strong negotiating and analytical skills
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of management

Our benefits cover you and your family on day one! In addition, we offer vacation pay, holiday pay, 401K match, wellness awards, and so much more!

Final offers may vary based on multiple factors, including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting. Expected Base Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Effective your first day of employment!
• Wellness Programs and Awards Get healthier while earning discounts to your premiums!
• Gym Reimbursement and Weight Loss Benefit
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Full match up to 4% effective your first day of employment!
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligible for annual bonus