Purchaser

Job Category: Power and Energy Sector

Primary Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey

Job Type: Full-time position

Evapco Dry Cooling, Inc. is an Employee-owned Company that recently started an expansion program to further strengthen our position as a leading manufacturing and engineering contractor in heat transfer applications worldwide. Our culture is one where teamwork, continuous improvement, achievement and rewarding results are core values. Our high growth and leadership position in the green energy sector offers an outstanding opportunity to individuals seeking an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century. In keeping with Evapco’s highly successful business philosophy “People make the difference”, we are seeking a full-time PURCHASER to join our Bridgewater, New Jersey office team of high performing professionals.

Basic Job Function: Responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods/services in line with company needs, negotiating with suppliers, managing purchase orders, and ensuring timely delivery at competitive prices while maintaining quality standards.

Required Skills:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to analyze market trends and data for purchasing decisions
• In-depth knowledge of purchasing functions, inventory and supply management systems
• Attention to detail, analytical, math and organizational skills with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Experience in supplier evaluation and contract management
• Multi-Culture Awareness experience and skills.
• Team player able to handle a large volume of work in a dynamic, multi-culture fast paced environment with ability to prioritize tasks according to their urgency without sacrificing efficiency or quality

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• To identify and evaluate suppliers
• Preparation and issuance of Request for Quotation (RFQ) to suppliers.
• Compile bid tabs and verify accuracy, completeness and competitiveness of supplier’s offerings to RFQ requirements.
• Negotiations of terms, price, delivery schedule, scope of supply and terms with the suppliers
• Preparation, review and issuance of Purchase Orders
• Expediting of suppliers, monitor supplier performance and track delivery of equipment and materials
• To manage accounts payable, review invoices, approve payments, and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Facilitating the resolution of disputes between the company and its suppliers
• Occasional travel to visit supplier’s facilities, both domestic and international.
• Handle paperwork, maintain records, and ensure all procurement activities comply with the project requirements and company standards
• Assist Procurement Department with financial planning, budgeting, and reporting

Education & Experience:

• Associate or bachelor’s Degree preferred (High School Diploma or equivalent required)
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in Purchasing supply chain or business (preferred in Oil & Gas, Industrial, Power and Energy Sector)

Evapco’s Summary of Pay & Benefits:

• The salary range consists of base pay and most recent profit sharing bonus amounts
• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
• Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
• (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Pay
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
• Paid Sick Leave
• Long Term Disability