Procurement Buyer

Summary:
Buyer at the project site. Prepares subcontract packages and works with construction team to execute.

Responsibilities:
Manages the commercial aspects of the subcontracts from inquiry through award, execution, and closeout of the subcontracts pursuant to established procedures. Is the liaison with Legal regarding Subcontract Terms and Conditions, Project Controls regarding progress and cost forecast, Accounting regarding payment and Engineering regarding the technical content of Subcontract. Negotiates change orders and other commercial oriented matters through closeout. Prepares all Subcontract Reports in accordance with established procedures. Maintains proper files and documentation. Administers Subcontracts in the Field from award to close-out.

Requirements:
Qualifications/Competencies/Experience:
Supervises the daily activities of business support, technical or production staff in an assigned area

Resolves standard and non-standard problems

Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors

Typically does not perform the work being supervised

Has formal supervisory responsibilities

Has in-depth knowledge of work processes and tools within own area

Uses operational and supervisory expertise to solve problems within own area

Interprets customer needs and assesses requirements

Sets day-to-day direction for employees to support business objectives

Works within budget to meet operational objectives set by manager

Resolves routine problems using defined processes and own experience

Coordinates resources to meet short-term objectives

Sets priorities for employees to meet deadlines

Explains difficult issues and obtains agreement as needed

Manages performance of employees through task assignments, ongoing skill assessment and coaching. Typically has 0-3 years relevant experience