Buyer

Overview

ATSS has a client in Mobile, AL looking for a Buyer.
 
Performs procurement functions including placing and expediting purchase orders and responding to problems relating to purchased material and products.

 

Essential job duties include:

·      Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.

·      Responsible for ordering and coordinating rental equipment.

·      Responsible for negotiating and coordinating subcontract purchase orders in conjunction with Project Managers.   

·      Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.

·      Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

·      Gain familiarity with end use of assigned commodities for purpose of possible alternative materials and specifications.

·      Resolve material, delivery/shortages/returns and pricing discrepancies.

·      Interviews vendors to ascertain suppliers’ competitiveness and performance.  Recommends additions and deletions of vendors to/from vendor roster.

·      Monitors inventory for appropriate balance between adequate and over-supply.

·      Resolves issues with suppliers and company manufacturing personnel about material returns, shortages or quality by renegotiating price, replacement or back charges.

 

HSEQ Roles and Responsibilities include the following:

•       Comply with all relevant statutory, legal, industry, and client HSEQ regulations including the international standards of ISO 9001:2015

•       Utilize effective tools and software to manage the company’s HSEQ initiatives (EHS Insight)

•       Hold leaders accountable for HSEQ performance

•       Communicate to the workforce the standards for working safe

•       Define clear & concise quality objectives throughout the organization

•       Develop the required training to ensure the workforce is equipped for success

•       Collaborate between company employees, contractors, and clients to assess and control the risks associated with planned and ongoing work

•       Maintain an objective measurement system for ongoing evaluation to assess HSEQ performance and our processes to constantly improve and establish best practices

 

2.0   EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
·      May require a bachelor’s degree or experience in the field or in a related area.

 

3.0   KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily demonstrate the following:

·      Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

·      Technical understanding of American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and ASTM material grade standards.

·      Knowledge of material planning.

·      Computer skills with general knowledge of Windows and other database applications.

·      Generate effective communications, good relations and a positive image with suppliers, customers and coworkers.

·      Promote courtesy, objectivity and fairness.

 

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